Surfactants - Amphoteric
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (CAHS)
CAS 39660-17-8
A mild amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam, builds viscosity, and tempers the harshness of primary cleansers. It is used in personal-care and cleaning formulations as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder, and for its mildness in combination with primary surfactants.
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Glycols & Polyols
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (CPDC)
CAS 949758-18-3
A phospholipid-inspired cationic conditioner that deposits a smoothing, antistatic film on hair and skin. It is used in personal-care formulations as a conditioning, antistatic, and surface-active agent.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Cocamine Ethoxylate (Ethoxylated Coco Amine)
CAS 61791-14-8
An ethoxylated coco-amine surfactant for emulsification and latex stabilization. The ethoxylated fatty-amine structure provides emulsifying, wetting, and antistatic function and is used as a stabilizer in latex and emulsion systems.
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Cocamine Oxide (Coco Dimethyl Amine Oxide)
CAS 61788-90-7
An amine-oxide surfactant supplied for foam-boosting and viscosity-building duty in cleansing systems. Functions as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder compatible with anionic, non-ionic, and cationic systems.
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Specialty Additives
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Silk Amino Acids
CAS 65243-93-8
A quaternized silk-protein derivative used as a substantive conditioning agent in hair and skin care. Used in personal-care formulations as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent that adds substantivity and film formation.
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Esters
Coconut Oil (76 Degree, CNO)
CAS 8001-31-8
Non-hydrogenated coconut oil supplied to the standard 76-degree melt grade for food, surfactant, and oleochemical use. A lauric-rich fixed oil used as a food and frying oil, an emollient in personal care, and a feedstock for surfactant and oleochemical manufacture.
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Acids & Salts
Cocoyl Sarcosine (N-Cocoyl Sarcosine)
CAS 68411-97-2
A mild anionic acyl-amino-acid surfactant used for low-irritation foaming and cleansing. Functions as a mild foaming and cleansing surfactant and is also used as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricant additive.
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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.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Colloidal Sulfur (Micronized Sulfur, Wettable Sulfur)
CAS 7704-34-9
Finely divided elemental sulfur, dispersible in water, for agricultural crop protection and rubber and chemical processing. sulfur is used as an agricultural fungicide and insecticide, in the vulcanization of rubber, and as a feedstock for sulfuric acid, carbon disulfide, and sulfites; it also serves in…
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Copaiba Balsam (Copaiba Oleoresin)
CAS 61789-92-2
A South American tree oleoresin used as a natural fixative and odorant in fragrance work. Used in perfumery as a fragrance fixative and odorant and as a natural raw material in flavor and fragrance compounding.
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Corn Oil with BHT (Zea Mays Oil, Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
CAS 8001-30-7
An oxidation-stabilized vegetable oil for food, feed, and oleochemical supply chains. Corn oil serves as a frying and food-grade oil and as a feedstock for biodiesel and oleochemical production.
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Croton Oil
CAS 8001-28-3
A fixed oil from Croton tiglium seeds supplied as a laboratory research reagent. It is used principally as a reference tumor-promoting agent in laboratory two-stage carcinogenesis research and as a feedstock for isolating Croton tiglium phorbol esters.
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Specialty Additives
Crushed Walnut Shell (Walnut Shell Grit)
CAS 84012-43-1
A biodegradable natural grit that cleans and finishes surfaces without the aggression of mineral abrasives. As a tough yet relatively soft, biodegradable abrasive it is used as blasting and tumbling media for deflashing, deburring, and finishing, and as a filler/extender, filtration medium, anti-slip additive, and…
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Cyclohexasiloxane
CAS 540-97-6
A volatile cyclic dimethylsiloxane used as a fast-spreading, residue-light carrier in personal care. Cyclic methylsiloxanes serve as fast-evaporating emollients, carriers, and solvents in personal-care formulations and as intermediates in silicone-polymer manufacture.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Cyclopentasiloxane (Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, D5)
CAS 541-02-6
A volatile cyclic silicone fluid prized as a fast-spreading carrier that flashes off cleanly without residue. It is used as a carrier, emollient, and solvent in personal-care products, as a dry-cleaning solvent, and as an intermediate in manufacturing higher-molecular-weight siloxane polymers.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol Blend
A multi-component silicone blend formulated as a conditioning and slip base for hair and skin care. Used as a conditioning, smoothing, and slip-enhancing base in hair- and skin-care formulations.
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Esters
D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)
CAS 52225-20-4
A stabilized, dry-blendable vitamin E ester for fortification and oxidative protection across nutrition and personal-care lines. It is used as an antioxidant and as a vitamin E source in dietary supplement, food, animal-feed, and cosmetic formulations, and as a UV stabilizer in topical products.
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Esters
D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate (Vitamin E Succinate)
CAS 4345-03-3
The crystalline succinate ester of natural vitamin E, suited to dry supplement and powder blends. It is used as an antioxidant and as a vitamin E source in dietary supplement, food, and cosmetic formulations, where its solid form suits dry blending.
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Specialty Additives
D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
CAS 59-02-9
Natural-source vitamin E supplied in powder form as an antioxidant active. Industry references record use as an antioxidant in oils and fats, a vitamin E nutrient and supplement, and an animal-feed additive.
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Esters
D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)
CAS 58-95-7
An oxidation-stable vitamin E ester supplied as an oil for supplement and cosmetic use. Industry references record use as an antioxidant in oils, a vitamin E supplement, a common form in sunscreen and skin-care products, and a UV stabilizer.
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Glycols & Polyols
D-Mannitol (Mannitol)
CAS 69-65-8
A non-hygroscopic polyol bulking agent and excipient for direct-compression tablets, food, and technical uses. It is used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent, bulking agent, and non-nutritive sweetener in food, as a pharmaceutical excipient and diluent, and in plastics and electronics manufacturing.
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Specialty Additives
D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5, Dexpanthenol)
CAS 81-13-0
The alcohol form of vitamin B5, used as a humectant and skin- and hair-conditioning active in personal care. It is used as a skin-conditioning, hair-conditioning, and antistatic ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Decamethyltetrasiloxane (MD2M)
CAS 141-62-8
Decamethyltetrasiloxane (MD2M) is a linear tetrasiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 2 cSt at 25°C. It is used as an intermediate in silicone polymer production and as a low-viscosity carrier fluid in industrial formulations.
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Esters
Decyl Oleate
CAS 3687-46-5
A light, fast-spreading emollient ester that delivers a non-greasy skin feel in creams and color cosmetics. It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Amines & Amides
DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
CAS 134-62-3
The benchmark active for personal and area insect-repellent products, supplied in bulk technical grade. It is the active ingredient in many repellent products formulated to repel mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, and other biting insects, and is supplied in bulk for repellent formulation.
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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.
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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.
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Amines & Amides
Diaminopyrimidine Oxide
CAS 74638-76-9
A synthetic pyrimidine cosmetic active formulated into specialty hair- and scalp-care products. It is used as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Acids & Salts
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)
CAS 7783-28-0
A high-analysis nitrogen-phosphorus source serving agriculture, fermentation, and flame-retardant uses. It is used as a fertilizer and plant nutrient, as a yeast nutrient in fermentation, as a flame retardant for cellulosic materials, and as a soldering flux and corrosion inhibitor.
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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.
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Acids & Salts
Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP)
CAS 7757-93-9
A calcium-phosphate mineral source spanning feed, food leavening, and dental formulations. It is used as a mineral supplement and source of calcium and phosphorus in animal feed, as a leavening agent and food additive, as a mild abrasive and mineral source in dental products, and…
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Esters
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (DCC)
CAS 1680-31-5
A light, oxidatively stable dialkyl-carbonate emollient that boosts spreadability and active delivery. It is used as an emollient, solvent, and spreading agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Dicaprylyl Ether
CAS 629-82-3
A non-polar dialkyl-ether emollient delivering velvety slip and low surface tension in care products. It is used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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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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Solvents - Aliphatic
Diethylhexylcyclohexane
CAS 84753-08-2
A branched cyclic hydrocarbon used as a light, non-greasy emollient base in personal-care formulations. In cosmetic ingredient nomenclature it is classified as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent for personal-care formulations.
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Glycols & Polyols
Diglycerol (Diglycerin)
CAS 627-82-7
A dimeric polyol delivering glycerol-like humectancy with higher viscosity and lower volatility. It is used as a humectant, solvent, and chemical intermediate, and is recognized in cosmetic nomenclature (diglycerin) as a solvent and humectant.
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Specialty Additives
Dihydrocoumarin (3,4-Dihydrocoumarin, Hydrocoumarin)
CAS 119-84-6
A coumarin-derived lactone valued for its sweet, new-mown-hay scent in fine fragrance and flavor work. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery and as a flavoring agent, and holds GRAS status in the U.S., appearing in woodruff- and caramel-type flavor compositions.
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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,…
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Specialty Additives
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
CAS 96-26-4
The cosmetic industry's standard self-tanning active: a three-carbon sugar that browns keratin on contact. Beyond cosmetics it serves as a chemical intermediate, humectant, and emulsifier.
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Glycols & Polyols
Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleamide
CAS 168677-75-6
A PEG-modified fatty amide that bridges oil and water as a mild nonionic emulsifier. In cosmetic ingredient nomenclature it functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent in personal-care formulations.
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Esters
Diisopropyl Adipate
CAS 6938-94-9
A light, low-odor diester emollient that improves spreadability and cuts tackiness in formulations. It is used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations and as a flavoring agent; EPA Safer Choice lists it as low concern.
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Esters
Diisopropyl Sebacate
CAS 7491-02-3
A long-chain diester emollient delivering a dry, silky skin feel and broad active solubility. It is used as an emollient and solvent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations; EPA Safer Choice verifies it as low concern.
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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.
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Dimethicone (Polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS)
CAS 9006-65-9
A linear silicone fluid that brings slip, lubrication, and foam control to both industrial and personal-care systems. It is used as an antifoam in aqueous systems, petroleum processing, and detergents; as a lubricant for films, yarn, and fillers; and as an emollient, skin-conditioning, antifoaming, and…
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS 300-00-5
A crosslinked silicone network that thickens and gels the oil phase while imparting a soft, powdery after-feel. In cosmetic ingredient nomenclature it functions as a thickening, gelling, and sensory-modifying agent for the oil phase of personal-care formulations.
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Specialty Additives
Dimethiconol
CAS 31692-79-2
A high-molecular-weight silanol-terminated silicone that lays down a smoothing, water-repellent film for shine and slip. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and conditioning agent for skin and hair, as a film former, and as an antifoaming agent.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Disodium Cocamido MEA-Sulfosuccinate
CAS 68955-19-1
A coconut-derived anionic sulfosuccinate for mild, high-foam cleansing formulations. It functions as a surface-active agent in cleansing and personal-care formulations.
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