Functional Role

Biocides & Antimicrobials

135 products serving this function

Biocides are actives that kill or inhibit bacteria, fungi, and algae to preserve products and treat water. RawSource supplies isothiazolinones, quats, oxidizers, and aldehydes in bulk.

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.
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Surfactants - Cationic
Dicoco Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (Quaternium-34)
CAS 61789-77-3
Coconut-derived twin-chain quat for softening, conditioning, and cationic emulsification. Its double hydrophobic tail and quaternary nitrogen give strong affinity for anionic substrates, supporting use as a fabric-softening and conditioning active, an antistatic agent, and a cationic emulsifier.
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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…
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Surfactants - Cationic
Distearyldimonium Chloride (Dimethyldioctadecylammonium Chloride)
CAS 107-64-2
A dialkyl quaternary-ammonium cationic used as a fabric softener and hair-conditioning agent. It is used as a fabric softener, a hair-rinse and conditioning surfactant, and a flocculating agent.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol, EtOH)
CAS 64-17-5
A versatile industrial alcohol that doubles as solvent, feedstock, and fuel oxygenate across chemical manufacturing. It dissolves a wide range of organic compounds and serves as a reaction and extraction medium, a denatured-alcohol base, and a gasoline octane component.
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Glycols & Polyols
Ethylhexylglycerin (Octoxyglycerin)
CAS 70445-33-9
A multifunctional glyceryl ether formulated into personal-care products as a skin-conditioning additive. It also appears on fragrance ingredient inventories.
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Specialty Additives
Eugenol (4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol)
CAS 97-53-0
A clove-derived aroma phenol that doubles as a flavor note and a vanillin precursor. It is used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient, contributing warm, spicy, clove-like character, and as a chemical intermediate, notably for the production of isoeugenol and vanillin.
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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.
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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)…
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Acids & Salts
Ferulic Acid (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic Acid)
CAS 1135-24-6
A plant-derived hydroxycinnamic acid supplied for food-preservation and analytical applications. It is used as a food preservative, as a MALDI matrix compound for mass spectrometry, and as an antimicrobial ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
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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…
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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…
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
CAS 90045-36-6
A standardized Ginkgo biloba leaf extract supplied as a formulation ingredient for supplement and cosmetic manufacturers. It is used as an ingredient in herbal/dietary supplements and in cosmetic skin-conditioning formulations.
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Specialty Additives
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.
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Esters
Glyceryl Laurate (Glyceryl Monolaurate, Monolaurin)
CAS 37318-95-9
Lipophilic monoglyceride that bridges oil and water phases in low-irritation surfactant systems. Used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and emulsifying agent, and in industrial systems as a dispersing and lubricating additive.
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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…
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Specialty Additives
Green Soap Tincture (Tincture of Green Soap)
CAS 8052-25-3
Ready-diluted liquid soft-soap wash for fast skin and surface cleansing. Used as a cleansing and skin-prep wash in tattoo, personal-care, and institutional applications.
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Specialty Additives
Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)triazine (MEA-Triazine, H2S Scavenger)
CAS 4719-04-4
An oilfield-grade triazine for sour-gas H2S scavenging and in-can preservation of industrial fluids. It is used as a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavenger in oil and gas production and as a formaldehyde-releasing preservative in metalworking fluids, adhesives, lubricants, and aqueous slurries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Acids & Salts
Imidazolidinyl Urea
CAS 39236-46-9
A water-soluble, formaldehyde-releasing antimicrobial preservative for cosmetic and personal-care systems. Per CIR and Industry references record it functions as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics and personal-care products.
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Specialty Additives
Iodine (I2)
CAS 7553-56-2
An elemental halogen supplied in bulk as a chemical reagent, catalyst, and disinfectant feedstock. Established uses include manufacture of organic and inorganic chemicals and pharmaceuticals, disinfectant production, animal-feed supplementation, catalysis, and photographic, ink, and colorant applications.
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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.
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Specialty Additives
Kojic Acid
CAS 501-30-4
A naturally fermented pyranone valued for tyrosinase inhibition and as a building block for maltol-class flavor chemistry. It is used as a food additive to inhibit enzymatic browning, as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of the flavor compounds maltol and ethyl maltol, and as…
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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.
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Acids & Salts
Lauric Acid (Dodecanoic Acid)
CAS 143-07-7
A coconut-derived C12 fatty acid feedstock for soaps, surfactants, and esters. It is used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents, as a feedstock for surfactants and esters, and as an emulsifier and wetting agent.
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon Oil)
CAS 8007-02-1
A citral-rich essential oil supplied for fragrance, flavor, and downstream terpene synthesis. It is used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient and as a feedstock for citral-derived chemistry such as ionones and vitamin A intermediates.
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Acids & Salts
Mandelic Acid
CAS 90-64-2
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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.
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Specialty Additives
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT)
CAS 26172-55-4
A broad-spectrum isothiazolinone microbiostat supplied as an in-can preservative for industrial and water-based systems. It is used as a preservative and biocide in cosmetics and across industrial systems including metalworking fluids, latex paints, adhesives, and process waters.
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT)
CAS 55965-84-9
A water-based 3:1 isothiazolinone preservative blend supplied for broad-spectrum protection of formulated products. It is used as a broad-spectrum preservative and biocide in cosmetics, personal-care products, and industrial water-based systems.
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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.
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Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
CAS 2682-20-4
A broad-spectrum isothiazolinone preservative that holds back microbial spoilage in water-based systems. It is used as an antimicrobial preservative in paints, latex emulsions, adhesives, metalworking and cutting fluids, paper coatings, and cooling and process water.
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Surfactants - Cationic
Methyltrioctylammonium Chloride (TOMAC, Trioctylmethylammonium Chloride)
CAS 5137-55-3
A quaternary ammonium phase-transfer catalyst that shuttles ionic reagents between aqueous and organic phases. It functions as a phase-transfer catalyst and is used in liquid chromatography for separations.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
n-Propanol (1-Propanol, n-Propyl Alcohol)
CAS 71-23-8
A fast-evaporating primary alcohol stocked for coatings, printing inks, and downstream synthesis. Established uses include solvent service in coatings, lacquers, and flexographic printing inks, use as a chemical intermediate for n-propyl acetate, n-propylamines, and glycol ethers, and as a solvent for natural gums, resins, and…
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonoxynol-9 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
CAS 14409-72-4
A nonionic ethoxylate surfactant for emulsification, wetting, and detergency. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations.
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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.
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Glycols & Polyols
Pentylene Glycol (1,2-Pentanediol)
CAS 5343-92-0
A versatile diol carried across personal-care, cleaning, and ink formulations as a solvent base. It is also used in industrial, professional, and consumer cleaning and maintenance products, air care products, polishes and wax blends, and inks and toners.
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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…
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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,…
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Specialty Additives
Phenoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether)
CAS 122-99-6
A glycol-ether preservative that controls microbial growth across a broad pH range in personal-care products. It is widely used as a preservative in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, as a perfume fixative, and as a solvent for dyes, inks and resins.
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Specialty Additives
Phenoxyethanol and Paraben Preservative Blend
A ready-to-use blend that combines phenoxyethanol with several parabens for formulation preservation. It is supplied as a preservative system for personal-care and cosmetic formulations.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Phenylethyl Alcohol (2-Phenylethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol)
CAS 60-12-8
The rose note of perfumery, supplied as a single aromatic alcohol for fragrance and flavor work. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and detergents, as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and as a fragrance fixative.
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Acids & Salts
Phosphorous Acid
CAS 13598-36-2
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Specialty Additives
Pine Oil
CAS 8002-09-3
A terpenic pine-derived oil that combines solvency, wetting action and a characteristic pine odor for cleaning and mineral-processing use. It is used in household and industrial cleaning and disinfectant products, as a solvent and wetting agent, as a frothing agent in mineral ore flotation, and…
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Amines & Amides
Piroctone Olamine
CAS 68890-66-4
A hydroxypyridinone preservative valued for activity at low addition levels in personal-care bases. It is supplied as a fine powder for incorporation into rinse-off and leave-on product bases.
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