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Montan Wax (Montanic Acid Ester Wax)
CAS 8002-53-7
Lubrication Slip / Release
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Amines & Amides
Morpholine
CAS 110-91-8
A cyclic secondary amine used to inhibit boiler corrosion and build rubber accelerators. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor and pH-control additive in boiler water and steam systems, as a solvent for resins, waxes, casein, and dyes, and as an intermediate in the synthesis…
pH Adjustment Corrosion Inhibition
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Esters
Myreth-3 Myristate
CAS 59686-68-9
An ethoxylated fatty ester that conditions and emulsifies in personal-care formulations. It is used as an emollient and nonionic surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
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Silanes & Organosilanes
N-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-aminopropylmethyldimethoxysilane (Diamino-Functional Silane)
CAS 3069-29-2
A diamino-functional silane coupling agent that bridges inorganic fillers and organic polymer matrices. It functions as an adhesion/cohesion promoter, surface modifier, and coupling-agent intermediate, bonding inorganic substrates to organic resins.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N-Methyldicyclohexylamine (DCHMA)
CAS 7560-83-0
Delayed-action (sterically hindered) tertiary-amine gelling catalyst for polyurethane Provides extended cream/flow time then strong back-end cure in rigid foam and elastomers Useful where long flow before fast gel is required
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N-Diethylbenzylamine (N-Benzyldiethylamine)
CAS 772-54-3
Tertiary-amine catalyst/accelerator for polyurethane and epoxy systems Promotes cure in adhesives, coatings and castings Aromatic tertiary amine alternative to BDMA with modified activity
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine (BDMA)
CAS 103-83-3
Tertiary-amine accelerator/catalyst for polyurethane and epoxy curing Promotes urethane and epoxy ring-opening cure in coatings, adhesives and castings General-purpose catalytic base in industrial formulation
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N-Dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMCHA)
CAS 98-94-2
Balanced blow/gel tertiary-amine catalyst widely used in rigid PU insulation foam Standard catalyst for spray and pour-in-place rigid foam (Polycat 8 grade) Co-catalyst for flexible and semi-rigid systems
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N,N’,N’-Tetrakis(2-Hydroxyethyl)adipamide
CAS 6334-25-4
Crosslinking / Curing Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,3-propanediamine (TMPDA)
CAS 110-95-2
Bifunctional tertiary-amine catalyst for polyurethane foam and elastomer systems Promotes both blow and gel reactions depending on formulation Used as a co-catalyst to tune reactivity profile
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,6-hexanediamine (TMHDA)
CAS 111-18-2
Strong blowing/balanced tertiary-diamine catalyst for rigid and flexible PU foam Drives fast cream/rise in spray and pour rigid insulation foam Co-catalyst for improved flow and surface cure
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-1,3-benzenedicarboxamide (isophthalamide)
CAS 42774-15-2
Light and heat stabilization of polyamide (nylon) engineering parts and fibers Improves dye uptake/lightfastness and thermo-oxidative stability in PA fibers, carpets and textiles Reduces gas-fume yellowing and processing degradation of polyamide compounds
UV Protection Preservation
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine
CAS 10563-26-5
Tetrafunctional polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins, providing high crosslink density and chemical resistance Used in epoxy adhesives, coatings and potting compounds where toughness and solvent resistance are needed Acts as a polyamine building block for amine-cured network formation
Crosslinking / Curing Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Di-sec-butyl-4,4′-methylenedianiline (Clinker 4200)
CAS 5285-60-9
Secondary aromatic-diamine chain extender/curative for cast PU elastomers (Unilink 4200 type) Provides controlled reactivity and high mechanical performance in cast elastomers Liquid MOCA-alternative diamine curative
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N”’-1,2-Ethanediylbis-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]propyl]-N’,N”-dibutyl-N’,N”-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine] (oligomeric)
CAS 106990-43-6
High-molecular-weight oligomeric triazine HALS for very long-term UV/light stabilization with minimal migration Light stabilization of PE, EVA, ABS, TPO and engineering thermoplastics in demanding weathering applications Durable protection where low volatility and extraction resistance are required (films, profiles, PVC)
UV Protection Preservation
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Glycols & Polyols
Neopentyl Glycol (NPG)
CAS 126-30-7
The branched glycol of choice for powder and solvent-borne polyester coating resins. Industry references record it as the main glycol in powder polyester formulations and in solvent-borne polyester paints for coil, can, automotive, and general industrial coatings, and as a feedstock for plasticizers and synthetic…
Plasticizing Solvency
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Polymers & Resins
Neopentyl Glycol Diglycidyl Ether (NPGDGE)
CAS 17557-23-2
A low-viscosity difunctional diluent and modifier for epoxy formulations. It lowers formulation viscosity and is used as a coating and sealant additive.
Crosslinking / Curing Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Nepheline Syenite
CAS 37244-96-5
A quartz-free alumina-and-alkali source that fluxes glass and ceramics and extends filled coatings. It is used as a fluxing raw material in glass manufacturing and in ceramic bodies and glazes, where it supplies alumina and alkali and lowers fusion temperature.
Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
Nylon 12 (Polyamide 12, PA12)
CAS 24937-81-3
A low-moisture, chemical-resistant polyamide supplied as pellets and powder for tubing, coatings, and powder-bed printing. Established uses include flexible tubing and fluid lines, polyamide powder coatings, selective-laser-sintering powder for additive manufacturing, and molded engineering components.
Thickening / Rheology Lubrication
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (Cyclotetrasiloxane, D4)
CAS 556-67-2
A cyclic siloxane used as a monomer for silicone polymers and as a volatile carrier fluid. Industry references record use in the preparation of methyl silicone oils and as a solvent, diluent, and cosmetic emollient and conditioning fluid.
Solvency Emolliency
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Octamethyltrisiloxane (MDM)
CAS 107-51-7
Octamethyltrisiloxane (MDM) is a linear trisiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 1 cSt at 25°C. It is slightly longer chain than hexamethyldisiloxane (0.65 cSt) and is used as an intermediate in silicone polymer production, as a chain stopper, and as a volatile carrier fluid in…
Wetting Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Octocrylene
CAS 6197-30-4
A liquid organic UV absorber for cosmetic UV-filter blends and polymer light-stabilization. Established uses include service as a UV filter and UV absorber in cosmetic formulations and as a UV/light stabilizer in plastics and coatings.
UV Protection Preservation
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Esters
Octyl Palmitate (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
CAS 2943-75-1
A light, non-greasy emollient ester for skin-care and color-cosmetic oil phases. Its established use is as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency Slip / Release
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Acids & Salts
Oleamide (Oleic Acid Amide)
CAS 301-02-0
A fatty-amide slip and anti-block additive for polyolefin film and molded parts. Established uses include service as a slip and anti-block agent for polyethylene and polyolefin film, a lubricant and mold-release agent, an additive to waxes, printing inks, and lubricating oils, and an antistatic/dispersion aid.
Color / Pigmentation Viscosity Modification
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Amines & Amides
Oligomeric Triazine HALS Light Stabilizer (High-Molecular-Weight)
CAS 106990-43-6
An oligomeric, very high molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer built on a 1,3,5-triazine backbone with N-methylated (1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl) tetramethylpiperidine groups. The combination of high molecular weight and the lower basicity of the N-methyl chemistry delivers exceptional resistance to migration and strong performance in demanding long-term…
UV Protection
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Ottawa Standard Sand, 20-30 Mesh (Silica Sand, Crystalline Quartz)
CAS 14808-60-7
A closely graded, rounded quartz sand for standardized testing and silica-sand industrial duty. Graded silica sands of this type serve as standardized reference aggregate for cement and mortar testing and as laboratory media; silica sand more broadly is used in glassmaking, foundry casting, ceramics, abrasives,…
Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
Oxidized Polyethylene Wax
CAS 68441-17-8
Lubrication Slip / Release
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Polymers & Resins
para-Phenylene Diisocyanate (PPDI)
CAS 104-49-4
Rigid aromatic diisocyanate used to make high-performance polyurethane elastomers with excellent thermal and dynamic properties Crosslinks polyols/polyamines into PU prepolymers for demanding elastomer and roll-cover applications Delivers high hardness, heat resistance and load-bearing performance in cast PU
Crosslinking / Curing Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
para-tert-Butylphenol (PTBP)
CAS 98-54-4
Phenolic intermediate used to make p-tert-butylphenol-formaldehyde tackifying/curing resins for contact and neoprene adhesives Functions in phenolic resin cure systems and as a chain-terminator that controls molecular weight in phenolic resins Used in adhesives, coatings and rubber-bonding resin systems
Crosslinking / Curing Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Para-Xylylenediamine (PXDA)
CAS 539-48-0
Aromatic primary diamine curing agent for epoxy resins, delivering a high-Tg, chemically resistant cured network for tank linings and industrial floor coatings Crosslinks DGEBA and bisphenol-F epoxies in composites and protective coatings where heat-distortion resistance is required Used as a hardener where rigid, solvent-resistant epoxy…
Crosslinking / Curing Synthesis Intermediate
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Paraffin Wax
CAS 8002-74-2
A refined petroleum wax that delivers a controllable melt point for candles, coatings, and barrier applications. It is used in candles, coatings, and packaging, and as a release and waterproofing agent across industrial applications.
Surfactancy Thickening / Rheology
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Specialty Additives
Paraformaldehyde (Paraform)
CAS 30525-89-4
A dry, depolymerizable formaldehyde source for resin synthesis and industrial biocide duties. Established uses include production of formaldehyde-based resins, wood preservation, leather tanning, and service as a disinfectant, fumigant and fungicide in industrial settings.
Biocidal Action Preservation
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Polymers & Resins
PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/SMDI Copolymer
CAS 193487-42-2
An associative polyurethane thickener that builds viscosity in surfactant-based cleansers. It is used to thicken and stabilize aqueous surfactant systems in personal-care and cleansing formulations.
Film Formation Thickening / Rheology
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Glycols & Polyols
Pentaerythritol
CAS 115-77-5
A tetrafunctional polyol that delivers high crosslink density to alkyds, esters, and radiation-cure resins. Industry references record its use in alkyd resins, rosin and tall-oil esters, radiation-cure monomers, synthetic lubricants, and antioxidant intermediates.
Crosslinking / Curing Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (PMDETA)
CAS 3030-47-5
Tertiary-amine catalyst that accelerates polyurethane (gelling/blowing) and epoxy cure reactions Used in PU foams, coatings and adhesives to drive isocyanate-polyol and amine-epoxy network formation Functions as a strong gelling catalyst in two-component systems
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
Pentamethyldipropylenetriamine (PMDPTA)
CAS 3855-32-1
Tertiary-triamine blowing/gelling catalyst for rigid and flexible PU foam Provides a longer alkyl backbone vs PMDETA for modified reactivity Used to fine-tune rise and flow in foam systems
Crosslinking / Curing
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Acids & Salts
Peracetic Acid (Peroxyacetic Acid, PAA)
CAS 79-21-0
A peroxy-based oxidizing agent applied in sanitizing, bleaching and oxidation processes across the food, paper and chemical industries. Established uses include disinfection and sanitizing in food and industrial settings, bleaching of paper and textiles, epoxidation in organic synthesis, and service as a polymerization catalyst and…
pH Adjustment Biocidal Action
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Specialty Additives
Phenol (Carbolic Acid)
CAS 108-95-2
The benchmark aromatic feedstock behind phenolic resins, bisphenol A and a broad range of derivative chemicals. Its primary use is the production of phenolic resins for plywood, construction, automotive and appliance applications; it also serves as a chemical intermediate for bisphenol A and other compounds,…
Biocidal Action Preservation
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Polymers & Resins
Phenyl Glycidyl Ether (PGE)
CAS 122-60-1
A monofunctional reactive diluent and acid scavenger for epoxy processing. It reduces the viscosity of uncured epoxy systems for casting, adhesive, and laminating use, serves as an acid acceptor and stabilizer for halogenated compounds, and is a monomer for photoreactive polymers.
Crosslinking / Curing Viscosity Modification
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Specialty Additives
Phenylglyoxylate Ester Photoinitiator Blend
CAS 211510-16-6
A low-odor liquid photoinitiator built from phenylglyoxylate esters, used to cure clear UV coatings and varnishes. It contributes both surface and through cure and is valued where low odor and low migration matter, as in overprint varnishes and packaging-related inks
Crosslinking / Curing
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Polymers & Resins
Phosphino-Carboxylic Acid Copolymer (PCA)
CAS 71050-62-9
A phosphorus-containing polycarboxylate used for scale and corrosion control under high-hardness, high-stress water conditions. Used as a combined scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial water-treatment programs, valued for calcium tolerance and deposit control.
Film Formation Scale Inhibition
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Acids & Salts
Phosphorous Acid
CAS 13598-36-2
Synthesis Intermediate Corrosion Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
Photoinitiator 1173 (2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one)
CAS 7473-98-5
Liquid Type I alpha-hydroxyketone photoinitiator for fast, low-yellowing surface cure of clear UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Highly compatible liquid for UV/UV-LED clear inks and overprint varnishes (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures clear UV-curable adhesives and plastics; common blend partner with TPO (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Photoinitiator 184 (1-Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone)
CAS 947-19-3
Type I alpha-hydroxyketone photoinitiator giving low-yellowing cure of clear UV coatings, lacquers and overprint varnish (Coatings & Construction) Standard initiator for clear UV/UV-LED inks and high-gloss line coatings (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures clear UV-curable adhesives, hardcoats and plastics (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Photoinitiator 369 (2-Benzyl-2-dimethylamino-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)butanone)
CAS 119313-12-1
High-activity Type I alpha-aminoketone photoinitiator for fast through-cure of pigmented and dark UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Strong cure of black/pigmented UV inks, solder masks and screen inks (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures pigmented UV-curable plastics, adhesives and photoresists (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Photoinitiator 907 (2-Methyl-4′-(methylthio)-2-morpholinopropiophenone)
CAS 71868-10-5
Type I alpha-aminoketone photoinitiator giving strong through-cure of white and pigmented UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Workhorse for pigmented screen and UV inks where surface-only initiators under-cure (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures pigmented UV-curable plastics, adhesives and solder masks (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Specialty Additives
Phthalic Anhydride (PA)
CAS 85-44-9
A cornerstone aromatic anhydride feeding plasticizers, polyester and alkyd resins, and epoxy curing. Industry references record its use in phthalate plasticizers, unsaturated polyester and alkyd resins, dyes and pigments, and as a curing agent for epoxy resins.
Crosslinking / Curing Synthesis Intermediate
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Glycols & Polyols
Poloxamer (Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer)
CAS 9003-11-6
A tunable EO/PO copolymer whose surfactant behavior is set by the ratio of its hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks. They function as surfactants, wetting and dispersing agents, defoamers, and emulsifiers across industrial and formulated systems.
Cleaning / Degreasing Surfactancy
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