Surfactants - Nonionic
Cetyl Esters Wax (Synthetic Spermaceti)
A synthetic spermaceti-type wax that adds structure and a smooth, velvety slip to creams, sticks, and balms. It is used in cosmetic and topical formulations as an emollient and as a consistency- and viscosity-building (stiffening) agent.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Chlorine
CAS 7782-50-5
A foundational industrial oxidant and chlorination feedstock underpinning water treatment and chlor-alkali chemistry. It is used in water treatment and purification, in the bleaching of wood pulp and textiles, and as a feedstock in the manufacture of chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Biocidal Action
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Chlorine Dioxide
CAS 10049-04-4
A selective, high-strength oxidizer for pulp bleaching, water treatment, and surface sanitation. It is widely applied in water purification and in the disinfection and sanitation of equipment, hard surfaces, and food rinses.
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Chlorphenesin
CAS 104-29-0
A glyceryl-ether preservative used to protect cosmetic and personal-care formulations from microbial spoilage. In cosmetic and personal-care formulations it is used as a preservative.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Choleth-24 and Ceteth-24
A paired nonionic emulsifier system that solubilizes oils and stabilizes emulsions in aqueous formulations. It is used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Citric Acid (E330)
CAS 77-92-9
Citric acid is a food- and industrial-grade tricarboxylic acid that does double duty — a tart acidulant and pH buffer, and a metal-ion chelating sequestrant.
Chelation / Sequestration
pH Adjustment
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Specialty Additives
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, Ubiquinone)
CAS 303-98-0
A lipid-soluble benzoquinone supplied as an active for dietary-supplement and cosmetic-antioxidant formulations. Industry references record cosmetic functions of antioxidant and skin conditioning; it is also widely marketed as a dietary-supplement ingredient.
Conditioning
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Acids & Salts
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (Cupric Sulfate, Blue Vitriol)
CAS 7758-99-8
A blue crystalline copper(II) salt used across agriculture, water treatment, plating, and laboratory work. Industry references record use as a soil amendment/fertilizer micronutrient, a chelating agent, an etching and plating agent, a pigment, and a registered algaecide/fungicide.
pH Adjustment
Biocidal Action
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Amines & Amides
Cyclohexylamine (CHA, Aminocyclohexane)
CAS 108-91-8
A cyclic primary amine used as a boiler-water corrosion inhibitor and a versatile synthesis intermediate. Industry references record use as a corrosion inhibitor in boiler feed water, a rubber vulcanization accelerator, and an intermediate for insecticides, plasticizers, dyestuffs, dry-cleaning soaps, and acid-gas absorbents.
pH Adjustment
Corrosion Inhibition
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Decyl Alcohol (1-Decanol, Decanol)
CAS 112-30-1
A C10 fatty alcohol feedstock bridging plasticizer, surfactant, and fragrance manufacturing. It is used in the manufacture of plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, surfactants, and petroleum additives, as a solvent and antifoam, and as a fragrance and flavor ingredient.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Decyl/Undecyl Glucoside (Alkyl Polyglucoside, APG)
CAS 58846-77-8
A plant-derived non-ionic surfactant blend for sulfate-free cleansers and gentle personal-care formulations. The blend is used as a mild surfactant and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care cleansing products and household cleaners.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phosphoric Acid (D2EHPA)
CAS 298-07-7
A workhorse liquid-liquid extractant for hydrometallurgical recovery and separation of metals. It is used as a metal extractant in hydrometallurgical solvent-extraction processes, and as a lubricant additive and corrosion inhibitor.
pH Adjustment
Chelation / Sequestration
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Diacetone Alcohol
CAS 123-42-2
A slow-evaporating ketone-alcohol solvent that improves flow and gloss in coatings and inks. It is used as a high-boiling solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, resins, pigments, waxes, and oils, in coatings and quick-drying inks, and as a chemical intermediate.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Esters
Dibutyl Adipate (DBA)
CAS 105-99-7
A low-viscosity adipate ester offering emollient slip in cosmetics and plasticizer flexibility in polymers. It is used as an emollient and film-forming agent in cosmetics and as a plasticizer for PVC and polyurethane systems.
Emolliency
Plasticizing
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Dichloroethyl Ether (Bis(2-chloroethyl) Ether)
CAS 111-91-1
A chlorinated ether solvent and reactive intermediate for polysulfide polymer chemistry. It is used as a solvent and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of polysulfide rubber and polymers.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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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
Diethanolamine (DEA)
CAS 111-42-2
A bifunctional amino-alcohol used for acid-gas treating and as a building block for surfactants and amides. It is used to scrub acid gases such as CO2 and hydrogen sulfide, as an intermediate for surfactants, soaps, and rubber chemicals, and as an emulsifier and humectant in…
pH Adjustment
Corrosion Inhibition
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Diethyl Ether (Ethyl Ether)
CAS 60-29-7
A fast-evaporating ether solvent for fats, resins, and synthesis chemistry. It dissolves fats, oils, waxes, resins, gums, nitrocellulose, and alkaloids and serves as a reaction solvent across organic synthesis.
Solvency
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Glycols & Polyols
Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
CAS 111-46-6
A high-boiling glycol valued where its twin hydroxyls drive both solvency and water retention. It is consumed in the production of unsaturated polyester resins, polyols for polyurethanes, and triethylene glycol, and serves as a dehydrating agent in natural-gas conditioning.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Amines & Amides
Diethylenetriamine (DETA)
CAS 111-40-0
A reactive polyamine whose three nitrogen sites make it a workhorse epoxy hardener and amide precursor. It is consumed in the production of reactive polyamide resins, fatty aminoamides, and imidazolines, and serves as a solvent and saponification agent.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Diethylenetriamine Penta(methylene Phosphonic Acid) Heptasodium Salt (DTPMP.Na7)
CAS 22042-96-2
High-capacity penta-phosphonate sequestrant that stabilizes peroxide and controls scale under harsh conditions. Used as a chelating agent, scale and corrosion inhibitor, and bleach/peroxide stabilizer in water treatment, detergents, and textile and pulp processing.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Diethylenetriamine Penta(methylenephosphonic Acid) (DTPMPA)
CAS 15827-60-8
A multidentate aminophosphonate that sequesters metal ions and arrests scale across hard-water process streams. It is used in water treatment as a scale inhibitor, sequestrant, dispersant, and peroxide-bleach stabilizer, and across cleaning, textile, and paper processing.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Diethylenetriamine Penta(methylenephosphonic Acid) Pentasodium Salt (DTPMP·Na5)
CAS 68155-78-2
The pentasodium salt of a polyaminophosphonate, supplying chelation and scale control at near-neutral pH. It functions as a chelating agent, scale inhibitor, and oxidant (bleach) stabilizer in water-treatment and cleaning formulations.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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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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Amines & Amides
Diethylethanolamine (DEAE)
CAS 100-37-8
Corrosion Inhibition
pH Adjustment
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Amines & Amides
Disodium EDTA (Disodium Edetate, EDTA-2Na)
CAS 139-33-3
A workhorse metal chelant that neutralizes trace-ion interference across cleaning, textile, and personal-care chemistry. It binds trace metal ions to stabilize formulations, retain color, and support preservative systems in personal care and industrial products.
Chelation / Sequestration
Viscosity Modification
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Amines & Amides
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate
CAS 3655-00-3
A lauryl-chain amphoteric surfactant used as a mild foaming and cleansing co-surfactant. Amphoteric surfactants of this class serve as foaming, wetting, and cleansing co-surfactants compatible with anionic and cationic actives.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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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 - Anionic
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CAS 268380-50-3
A sulfate-free anionic sulfosuccinate surfactant used as a mild primary or secondary cleansing agent. It is documented as a surface-active agent used for cleansing and foaming in personal-care and household formulations.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Amines & Amides
Distilled Diacetylated Monoglyceride
CAS 8029-92-3
Distilled Diacetylated Monoglyceride is a specialized food-grade emulsifier designed to improve texture and stability in various formulations.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Amines & Amides
Ethanolamine (Monoethanolamine, MEA)
CAS 141-43-5
An amino alcohol that anchors both acid-gas treating and downstream surfactant chemistry. It is widely used to scrub acid gases (CO2 and H2S) from natural gas and process streams and as a building block for nonionic surfactants, soaps, and detergents.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Ethylenediamine Tetra(methylene Phosphonic Acid) Sodium Salt (EDTMPS)
CAS 1429-50-1
A multivalent phosphonate sequestrant for scale control and metal-ion chelation. It sequesters calcium, magnesium, and transition-metal ions and is used in water treatment, detergents, and industrial cleaning to control scale and stabilize formulations.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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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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Specialty Additives
Ethyleneiminomethylguaiacol-manganese chloride
CAS 81065-76-1
A powerful antioxidant and anti-aging ingredient that protects skin from oxidative stress, reduces inflammation, and supports skin repair. Commonly used in
Preservation
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Etidronic Acid Disodium Salt (HEDP.Na2)
CAS 7414-83-7
Phosphonate sequestrant that locks up hardness ions and suppresses scale in recirculating water systems. Used as a chelating agent, scale and corrosion inhibitor, and deflocculant in water treatment, detergents, and industrial cleaning, and as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulations.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Etidronic Acid, Disodium Salt (HEDP·Na2, Disodium Etidronate)
CAS 7417-83-6
The disodium salt of a phosphonate chelant, used to sequester metal ions and control scale and corrosion in water systems. The HEDP/etidronate class functions as a sequestering and chelating agent and as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in water-treatment programs, and serves as a chelant…
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Acids & Salts
Ferric Chloride (Iron(III) Chloride)
CAS 7705-08-0
A workhorse iron(III) coagulant and etchant relied on across water treatment and electronics manufacturing. It is widely used for sewage and industrial wastewater treatment, as an etchant for engraving and printed circuitry, as a mordant, and as a catalyst, oxidizing and chlorinating agent.
Chelation / Sequestration
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Ferric Hydroxide
CAS 1310-14-1
Chelation / Sequestration
Color / Pigmentation
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Acids & Salts
Ferric Sodium EDDHA (o,o-EDDHA Fe Chelate, 6% Fe)
CAS 16455-61-1
Chelation / Sequestration
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Esters
Ferrous Gluconate (Iron(II) Gluconate)
CAS 299-29-6
A food-grade iron source supplied for fortification, olive coloring and feed-mineral programs. It is used as an iron-source food additive and supplement ingredient, as a color-retention agent (notably for ripe olives), and as a trace-mineral additive in animal feed.
Color / Pigmentation
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Acids & Salts
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron(II) Sulfate)
CAS 7720-78-7
A low-cost iron(II) source that doubles as a reducing agent and coagulant across water treatment, cement, and pigment production. It is used as an iron micronutrient in fertilizers and animal feeds, as a coagulant in water and wastewater treatment, as a reducing agent (including chromium(VI)…
pH Adjustment
Biocidal Action
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Specialty Additives
Formaldehyde (Formalin)
CAS 50-00-0
A high-volume C1 building block anchoring resin manufacture and a broad range of industrial processing. Its predominant use is as a chemical intermediate, notably in urea-formaldehyde and related resins, with further uses as a disinfectant and fumigant and in wood preservation, leather tanning and textile…
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Glutaraldehyde (Glutaral, Pentanedial)
CAS 111-30-8
A reactive dialdehyde valued as a broad-spectrum industrial biocide and protein cross-linker. It is used as an industrial biocide in oilfield, water and process systems, as a leather tanning agent, as a cross-linker for proteins and polyhydroxy materials, and as a tissue fixative.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Acids & Salts
Guanidine Carbonate
CAS 124-46-9
Crystalline guanidine salt that serves as a nitrogen-rich synthetic building block. Used as a chemical intermediate and building block in the synthesis of guanidine derivatives, resins, and specialty chemicals, and as an alkalinity/pH-adjusting agent in industrial formulations.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Esters
Hexyldecyl Stearate
CAS 25339-09-7
A liquid fatty-acid ester supplied to personal-care formulators as an emollient oil-phase base. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester.
Emolliency
Lubrication
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Acids & Salts
Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid, HCl)
CAS 7647-01-0
A high-volume mineral acid stocked for metal treatment, pH adjustment, and chemical synthesis. It is used for metal pickling and surface cleaning, electroplating, ore and oil-well acidizing, pH neutralization, and as a feedstock for producing chlorides and other chemicals.
pH Adjustment
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Hydrocortisone Base Micro USP
CAS 50-23-7
A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and allergic reactions.
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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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