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Specialty Additives
Dehydroxanthan Gum
CAS 11138-66-2
A modified xanthan derivative that builds clear, stable gels and films in modern personal-care textures. It is used as a rheology modifier, gel former, and film former in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Thickening / Rheology Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Di(C14-18 alkyl) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (Dialkyldimethylammonium Chloride)
CAS 68002-59-5
Saturated twin-chain cationic surfactant for softening, conditioning, and emulsification. Like other dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides it is substantive to negatively charged fibers and surfaces, and is used as a fabric-softening and conditioning active, an antistatic agent, and a cationic emulsifier.
Biocidal Action Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Cationic
Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride (DDAC)
CAS 7173-51-5
A dialkyl quaternary ammonium compound combining cationic-surfactant and material-preservative functions for wood, water-treatment, and cleaning systems. It is used as a biocide and material preservative in wood preservation, in industrial water treatment for cooling towers and oilfield flood waters, in laundry and cleaning formulations, and…
Biocidal Action Surfactancy
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Amines & Amides
Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid (DTPA)
CAS 67-43-6
A high-capacity aminopolycarboxylate chelant that locks up transition-metal ions across bleaching, cleaning, and micronutrient applications. It sequesters polyvalent metal ions and is used to stabilize peroxide in pulp and paper bleaching, to control metal ions and hardness in detergents and water treatment, in photographic processing,…
Chelation / Sequestration Scale Inhibition
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Surfactants - Cationic
Dihydrogenated Tallow Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (Quaternium-18)
CAS 61789-80-8
Cationic, substrate-substantive chemistry for softening, antistatic, and emulsification duty in personal-care and household formulations. The double hydrophobic tail and permanent positive charge make it substantive to negatively charged fibers and surfaces, the basis for its use as a fabric-softening and conditioning active, an antistatic agent,…
Conditioning Surfactancy
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Dimethicone (PDMS)
CAS 9006-65-9
Dimethicone is the flagship linear silicone fluid (polydimethylsiloxane), selected by viscosity across a wide grade ladder. Low-cSt volatile grades act as carriers and spreading agents; mid grades deliver slip, gloss and softening; high-viscosity grades provide damping, dielectric and antifoam performance.
Conditioning Slip / Release
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Dimethylformamide (DMF)
CAS 68-12-2
A powerful polar aprotic solvent for dissolving resins, spinning fibers, and driving syntheses. It is used to spin acrylic fibers, to process polymer films and surface coatings, in synthetic leather and wire-enamel manufacture, and as a reaction and crystallization medium.
Solvency Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
Dimethyloldihydroxyethylene Urea (DMDHEU)
CAS 1854-26-8
A cyclic-urea crosslinker that bridges cellulose chains to lock in wrinkle resistance. It reacts with cellulose hydroxyl groups to deliver durable-press, wrinkle-resistant, and dimensional-stability finishes to cotton and cellulosic textiles.
pH Adjustment Crosslinking / Curing
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (Sodium Cocoamphoacetate)
CAS 68608-65-1
A coconut-derived amphoteric surfactant used as a mild secondary surfactant and foam booster in cleansers. Amphoteric surfactants of this class are used as mild secondary surfactants, foam boosters, and viscosity builders in shampoos, body washes, and other personal-care and household cleansers.
Solvency Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Anionic
Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate (Fluorescent Brightener 351)
CAS 27344-41-8
A water-soluble stilbene optical brightener that lifts perceived whiteness in detergent systems. It is used as an optical brightener in detergents and is permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products.
Color / Pigmentation
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate (Sodium Lauroamphoacetate)
CAS 68608-66-2
A high-foaming amphoteric surfactant valued for mildness in personal- and home-care cleansers. Amphoteric surfactants of this class act as mild primary or secondary surfactants with high foam and viscosity-building character in shampoos, skin cleansers, and household cleaning products.
Solvency Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Ethoxylated Tallow Amine (Ethoxylated Fatty Amine)
CAS 61791-26-2
An amine-based ethoxylate surfactant for dye leveling, emulsification, and formulation wetting. It functions as a leveling agent and emulsifier and is used as a surfactant adjuvant in agrochemical formulations.
Surfactancy Corrosion Inhibition
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Glycols & Polyols
Ethylene Glycol (MEG, EG)
CAS 107-21-1
A high-volume diol bridging coolant duty and polyester production. Its largest use is as antifreeze and heat-transfer/coolant fluid; it is also a primary feedstock for polyester fibers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.
Moisture Control Solvency
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Amines & Amides
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
CAS 60-00-4
A hexadentate chelant that locks up metal ions across cleaning, water, and process chemistry. It binds calcium, magnesium, iron, and other metal ions to control hardness, prevent metal-catalyzed degradation, and sequester trace metals across detergents, water treatment, pulp and paper, textiles, and food preservation.
Chelation / Sequestration Scale Inhibition
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Acids & Salts
Farnesyl Acetate, Farnesol & Panthenyl Triacetate
CAS 29548-30-9
A sesquiterpenoid-and-panthenyl ester blend for fragrance and cosmetic formulating. Farnesyl acetate and farnesol are sesquiterpenoid fragrance materials, while panthenyl triacetate is a triacetate ester used as a personal-care ingredient.
Conditioning Emolliency
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Surfactants - Anionic
Fast Green FCF (FD&C Green 3, CI 42053)
CAS 2353-45-9
A bluish-green triarylmethane acid dye for colorant and histological-stain use. 3 and CI 42053, is a water-soluble triarylmethane acid dye. It is used to color foods, drugs, and cosmetics and as a biological stain and counterstain in histology.
Cleaning / Degreasing Wetting
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Surfactants - Anionic
FD&C Red 40 (Allura Red AC)
CAS 25956-17-6
A high-tinting synthetic red for food, cosmetic and consumer-product coloring, available in bulk powder. It is used as a color additive in food products and as a colorant in cosmetic, hair-dye and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing Wetting
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Surfactants - Anionic
FD&C Red No. 4 (Ponceau SX, C.I. 14700)
CAS 4548-53-2
A synthetic monoazo red for textile, paper and biological-staining work, shipped to colorant-house specifications. 4 (Ponceau SX, CAS 2650-18-2) is a water-soluble monoazo acid dye supplied as a red colorant.
Cleaning / Degreasing Wetting
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Surfactants - Anionic
Fluorescent Brightener 113 (Optical Brightener BA)
CAS 12768-92-2
A stilbene-type fluorescent whitening agent for offsetting yellowness in treated substrates. Fluorescent Brightener 113, CAS 12768-92-2) is a sulfonated stilbene-triazine optical brightening agent.
Cleaning / Degreasing Wetting
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Acids & Salts
Formic Acid (Methanoic Acid)
CAS 64-18-6
A versatile organic acid used wherever a strong, volatile, readily-decomposing acid is required. It is used in textile, leather and paper dyeing and finishing, in electroplating, as a chemical intermediate, and as a corrosion inhibitor in oilfield treatment fluids.
Preservation pH Adjustment
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Amines & Amides
Gentian Violet (Crystal Violet)
CAS 548-62-9
A deep-violet triarylmethane dye for staining, ink and pH-indicator applications. Basic Violet 3; CAS 548-62-9) is a triarylmethane basic dye. It is used as a dye for wood, silk and paper, as a colorant in inks, as a biological stain, and as a pH indicator…
Crosslinking / Curing pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Glycine (Aminoacetic Acid)
CAS 56-40-6
Glycine is the simplest amino acid — a clean buffering agent, reagent and flavor/feed nutrient, supplied as a water-soluble crystalline solid.
pH Adjustment Chelation / Sequestration
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Acids & Salts
Glycolic Acid 70% (Hydroxyacetic Acid, GA)
CAS 79-14-1
High-strength alpha-hydroxy acid that descales, etches, and acidulates across metal-cleaning and textile lines. Used industrially to clean metals and dairy/oilfield equipment, in textile dyeing/finishing and leather tanning, in adhesives and electroplating, and as a pH adjuster in personal-care formulations.
pH Adjustment Cleaning / Degreasing
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Specialty Additives
Glyoxal (Ethanedial)
CAS 107-22-2
A compact difunctional aldehyde prized for crosslinking starch, cellulose, and protein-based substrates. It reacts with polyhydroxyl and protein substrates such as polyvinyl alcohol, starch, cellulose, casein, and gelatin to build wet strength and dimensional stability, and it serves as a formaldehyde substitute in several of…
Biocidal Action Crosslinking / Curing
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Specialty Additives
Guar Gum (Guaran, E412)
CAS 9000-30-0
Cold-water-soluble galactomannan that delivers high viscosity at low dose across food and oilfield fluids. Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and water-binder in food (E412), as a gellant in oilfield hydraulic-fracturing fluids, and in textile printing, paper, mining, and personal-care formulations.
Viscosity Modification Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
Hydrogen Peroxide-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Complex (PVP-H2O2, Povidone-Peroxide)
CAS 9003-39-8
A stabilized povidone-peroxide complex delivering dry-handling active oxygen for oxidizing formulations. It is used as a controlled source of hydrogen peroxide for oxidation and bleaching applications.
Surfactancy Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Hydrogen Peroxide-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Complex (PVP-H2O2)
CAS 7722-84-1
A powder-form peroxide-carrier complex supplying stabilized active oxygen for oxidative formulations. It is used as a controlled source of hydrogen peroxide for oxidation and bleaching applications.
Biocidal Action Film Formation
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Acids & Salts
Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl (2-Ethylhexyl) Dimethyl Ammonium Methylsulfate
CAS 308074-31-9
A cationic surfactant concentrate supplied as a fabric-softening and conditioning active. Quaternary ammonium salts of this type are used as fabric-softening, antistatic, and conditioning agents.
pH Adjustment Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl (2-Ethylhexyl) Dimethyl Ammonium Methylsulfate
CAS 157905-74-3
A substantive cationic quaternary surfactant supplied as a softening and antistatic conditioning active. Quaternary ammonium salts of this type are used as fabric-softening, antistatic, and conditioning agents.
pH Adjustment Conditioning
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA, Isopropanol)
CAS 67-63-0
A high-volume secondary alcohol solvent supplied in bulk for cleaning, extraction, and chemical synthesis. It is widely used as a solvent for oils, resins, and cosmetics, as a chemical synthesis intermediate, and in cleaning, surface-preparation, and antifreeze applications.
Defoaming / Foam Control Solvency
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Acids & Salts
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
CAS 52-89-1
Conditioning Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Laccase Enzyme
CAS 80498-15-3
Color / Pigmentation Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Lauraminopropionic Acid
CAS 1462-54-0
An amphoteric amino-acid surfactant offering mild, pH-flexible surface activity. As an amphoteric surface-active agent, materials of this class are used as mild co-surfactants in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
Biocidal Action Preservation
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Surfactants - Anionic
Lignosulfonate (Lignin Sulfonate, Sulfonated Lignin)
CAS 8068-05-1
A wood-derived anionic dispersant and binder that cuts water demand in concrete and holds powders together. It functions as a dispersing agent and emulsifier and is widely used as a concrete water-reducing admixture and plasticizer, a binder for animal-feed pellets and briquettes, and a dust-suppression…
Cleaning / Degreasing Wetting
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Specialty Additives
Lipase (Detergent Grade)
CAS 9001-62-1
Cleaning / Degreasing Synthesis Intermediate
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR)
CAS 70131-67-8
A pumpable silicone elastomer that molds into flexible, thermally stable parts. It cures into a heat-, cold-, and weather-resistant rubber used for molded seals, gaskets, and O-rings, for electrical insulation and encapsulation, and for flexible molds and heat-resistant housewares.
Crosslinking / Curing Film Formation
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Specialty Additives
Locust Bean Gum
CAS 9000-40-2
Thickening / Rheology Film Formation
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Acids & Salts
Magnesium Chloride
CAS 7786-30-3
A versatile magnesium salt spanning de-icing brines, oxychloride cements, and nutrient supply. It is used for road de-icing and dust control, as the reactive component in magnesium oxychloride (Sorel) cement and wallboard, and as a magnesium source in fertilizers and animal feed.
Viscosity Modification Moisture Control
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Magnesium Hydroxide (MDH)
CAS 1309-42-8
A high-temperature, halogen-free mineral flame retardant that also neutralizes process acids and treats effluent. In polymers it serves as a halogen-free flame retardant and smoke suppressant with higher thermal stability than aluminum hydroxide.
pH Adjustment Flame Retardancy
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Acids & Salts
Magnesium Sulfate (Anhydrous)
CAS 7487-88-9
A dependable anhydrous desiccant and magnesium feedstock for fertilizer, textile, leather, and nutritional uses. It serves as a drying and dehydrating agent and is used across fertilizer manufacture, textile weighting and dyeing, leather tanning, and as a magnesium nutrient source in feed and food.
Thickening / Rheology Viscosity Modification
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Polymers & Resins
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin (Melamine Resin)
CAS 68002-20-0
A thermosetting amino resin that cures into hard, heat- and scratch-resistant networks. It is used as a crosslinking agent in industrial coatings, as a binder in laminates and molding compounds, and as a finishing resin in textiles.
Film Formation Crosslinking / Curing
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Surfactants - Cationic
Methyl Bis(hydrogenated Tallow Amidoethyl)-2-hydroxyethyl Ammonium Methyl Sulfate
CAS 81646-13-1
A hydrogenated-tallow diamidoamine quat built for rich softening and antistatic conditioning. Quaternaries of this type serve as fabric-softening actives and as antistatic and fiber-conditioning agents.
Conditioning Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Methyl Nortallow Tallowamidoethyl Imidazolinium Methosulfate
CAS 68610-77-5
A tallow imidazolinium methosulfate that imparts softness and static control to fibers. Quaternaries of this class are used as fabric- and textile-softening actives and as antistatic conditioning agents.
Conditioning Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Methyl-1-tallow Amidoethyl-2-tallow Imidazolinium Methyl Sulfate
CAS 68424-85-1
A tallow-based imidazolinium quat that deposits softening, antistatic feel onto fibers and surfaces. Quaternaries of this class are used as fabric- and textile-softening actives and as antistatic, substantive conditioning agents.
Biocidal Action Preservation
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Specialty Additives
Methyl-1-tallow Amidoethyl-2-tallow Imidazolinium Methyl Sulfate
CAS 68122-86-1
An imidazolinium quaternary engineered to bind to fibers and leave a soft, antistatic finish. Quaternaries of this class function as fabric-softening actives and as antistatic, substantive conditioning agents for fibers and surfaces.
Conditioning Surfactancy
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Amines & Amides
Methylene Blue
CAS 61-73-4
A deep-blue thiazine dye that serves equally as a microscopy stain and a redox indicator. It is used as a dye for paper, silk, cotton, wool, and leather, as a biological and bacteriological stain, and as a redox indicator and reagent in oxidation-reduction titrations.
Crosslinking / Curing pH Adjustment
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS)
CAS 1185-55-3
A trifunctional methoxysilane for water repellency, hard-coats, and resin coupling. It is used as a coupling agent in thermoplastic and thermosetting resins, a crosslinker in silicone sealants, a water-repellent component, and in silicone hard-coats for plastics.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion Crosslinking / Curing
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Solvents - Oxygenated
n-Butyl Acetate (Butyl Acetate)
CAS 123-86-4
A workhorse coatings solvent stocked in drums and totes for lacquer, ink, and adhesive lines. Established uses include solvent service for nitrocellulose lacquers, acrylic and vinyl resins, printing inks, photographic film, and adhesives, plus duty as a flavor/fragrance ester and a chemical intermediate.
Solvency Cleaning / Degreasing
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