Functional Role

Humectants

112 products serving this function

Humectants bind and hold water to keep skin, hair, and formulas hydrated. RawSource supplies glycerin, glycols, sodium PCA, urea, and hyaluronate in bulk.

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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
CAS 9004-61-9
A high-molecular-weight polysaccharide biopolymer supplied as a humectant for premium skincare lines. In personal-care manufacturing it is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
CAS 92128-87-5
A saturated phospholipid emulsifier supplied for stable oil-in-water and liposomal personal-care systems. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.
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Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
CAS 92563-06-9
A low-molecular-weight protein hydrolysate supplied as a substantive conditioning active for hair and skin care. It is used in personal-care formulations as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent.
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Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
CAS 96690-41-4
A fibroin-based peptide active supplied for substantive conditioning and film formation in hair and skin care. It is used in personal-care formulations as a hair- and skin-conditioning agent and film former.
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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
CAS 9004-62-0
A nonionic cellulosic thickener supplied for water-borne coatings, construction, and personal-care rheology. It is used as a thickener, suspending agent, binder, protective colloid, and film former in latex paints, building products, oilfield fluids, and personal-care formulations.
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Polymers & Resins
Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose
CAS 9032-42-2
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Hydroxypropyl Guar (HPG)
CAS 39421-75-5
A derivatized guar polymer supplied for clear thickening and crosslinkable gel systems. It is used as a thickener, rheology modifier, and gellant in personal-care formulations and in oilfield fracturing fluids.
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC, Hypromellose)
CAS 9004-65-3
A versatile cellulosic polymer supplied for construction admixtures, controlled rheology, and film formation. It is used as a thickener, film former, binder, emulsifier, water-retention aid, and protective colloid in construction products such as tile mortars and plasters, as well as coatings, adhesives, and personal-care and…
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Inositol (myo-Inositol)
CAS 87-89-8
A bulk cyclohexanehexol polyol supplied as a humectant and conditioning ingredient for personal-care manufacturing. In personal-care formulations it is used as a humectant and for hair-conditioning and antistatic functions per its INCI/PubChem cosmetic classification.
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Amines & Amides
L-Alanine (Alanine)
CAS 56-41-7
A fermentation-grade amino acid serving food, nutrition, and biochemical-reagent supply chains. It is used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, as a substrate in microbiological and biochemical research and culture media, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
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Amines & Amides
L-Arginine (Arginine)
CAS 74-79-3
A guanidino-functional amino acid supplied for nutrition, fermentation, and pharmaceutical-intermediate use. It is used as a nutritional supplement and food ingredient, as a substrate in biochemical research and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and as a JECFA-listed flavoring agent.
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L-Arginine Hydrochloride (L-Arginine HCl)
CAS 1119-34-2
The water-soluble hydrochloride salt of L-arginine for supplement, food, and pharmaceutical-grade applications. It is used as a nutritional supplement and food ingredient and as a raw material in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.
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Amines & Amides
L-Arginine Pyroglutamate (Arginine PCA, Arginine Pidolate)
CAS 56265-06-6
An arginine pidolate salt prized as a naturally derived humectant for moisture-binding cosmetic systems. Industry references record its cosmetic function as a humectant, and it is incorporated into personal-care formulations as a moisture-binding ingredient.
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L-Aspartic Acid (Aspartic Acid)
CAS 56-84-8
A dicarboxylic amino acid central to aspartame and polyaspartate chemistry as well as nutritional fortification. It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of the sweetener aspartame and of peptide pharmaceuticals, as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, in culture-media preparation, and…
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Amines & Amides
L-Glutamic Acid (Glutamic Acid)
CAS 56-86-0
The amino acid behind glutamate flavor chemistry, also feeding nutrition and peptide-synthesis supply. It is used as a food flavoring ingredient, as a nutritional supplement, and as a raw material in peptide and pharmaceutical synthesis.
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Amines & Amides
L-Glutamine (Glutamine)
CAS 56-85-9
An amide-functional amino acid spanning nutrition, fermentation media, and feed applications. It is used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring ingredient, as a component of cell-culture media, as a feed additive, and as a substrate for biochemical research.
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Amines & Amides
L-Proline
CAS 147-85-3
A versatile amino-acid building block bridging fermentation media, food fortification, and fine-chemical synthesis. It is used as a component of microbiological culture media, as a flavoring agent and nutritional ingredient in food, and as a starting material in pharmaceutical synthesis.
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Amines & Amides
L-Theanine (Theanine)
CAS 3081-61-6
Tea-derived amino acid in demand for functional food, beverage, and supplement formulation. It is used as a dietary supplement ingredient and as a food and flavoring additive.
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Acids & Salts
Lactamide MEA
CAS 2043-43-8
A lactic-acid-derived amide that delivers moisture retention and conditioning in personal-care formulations. It functions as a humectant and as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent, and serves as an antistatic ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
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Acids & Salts
Lactic Acid
CAS 50-21-5
A versatile hydroxy acid spanning food acidulation, biopolymer feedstock, and industrial processing. It is used as an acidulant and pH regulator, as a solvent in the production of foods, drugs, and dyes, and as the monomer for polylactic acid (PLA).
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Glycols & Polyols
Lactitol
CAS 585-86-4
A lactose-derived polyol bridging reduced-sugar food formulation and tablet manufacturing. It is used as a bulk sweetener and sugar substitute in food and as a diluent in solid pharmaceutical dosage forms.
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Acids & Salts
Lactobionic Acid
CAS 96-82-2
A lactose-derived polyhydroxy acid valued as an antioxidant and a route to soluble mineral salts. It carries antioxidant functionality and is the parent acid of calcium lactobionate, a soluble calcium salt.
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Lanolin (Wool Wax)
CAS 8006-54-0
A naturally derived wool wax prized as an emollient base, lubricant, and rust-preventive film former. It is widely used as an emollient and skin-conditioning base in cosmetics and topical formulations, as a lubricant, and as a corrosion inhibitor in protective coatings.
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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.
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Locust Bean Gum
CAS 9000-40-2
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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.
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Magnesium Stearate
CAS 557-04-0
A workhorse metallic-soap lubricant and flow aid for tablet, powder, plastic, and cosmetic formulations. It is widely used as a lubricant, anticaking, and release agent in tableting and powder processing, as a lubricant and stabilizer in plastics, and as an emulsifying and refatting agent in…
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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.
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N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)
CAS 10036-64-3
An amino sugar building block for supplement and personal-care formulations. It is classified as a food additive/ingredient and a dietary supplement ingredient, and is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Niacinamide (Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3)
CAS 98-92-0
A water-soluble B-vitamin amide supplied for cosmetic, food-fortification, and feed formulators. Established uses include service as a cosmetic skin- and hair-conditioning agent, fortification of grain-based foods, supplementation of animal feed, and use as an ingredient in multivitamin preparations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Polymers & Resins
Polyacrylic Acid Sodium (PAAS)
CAS 9003-04-7
Polyacrylic Acid Sodium (PAAS) is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid, a water-soluble polymer with excellent thickening and stabilizing properties. It is
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Glycols & Polyols
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
CAS 25322-68-3
A water-soluble polyether whose properties scale predictably from mobile liquids to solid waxes with molecular weight. It is used as a water-soluble solvent and humectant, as a lubricant and processing aid, and as a base for nonionic surfactant and ester derivatives.
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Glycols & Polyols
Polyethylene Glycol 12 (PEG-12)
CAS 9004-58-4
A mid-range PEG grade that adds water solubility and humectancy without heavy waxiness. As a water-soluble polyether it serves as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity and consistency modifier in formulated systems.
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Glycols & Polyols
Polyethylene Glycol 8 (PEG-8)
CAS 5117-19-1
A liquid PEG grade chosen for high water solubility and humectancy. It is used as a humectant, water-soluble solvent, and carrier in formulated systems.
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Acids & Salts
Polyferric Sulfate (PFS)
CAS 10028-22-5
An iron-based coagulant that forms dense, fast-settling flocs across a broad pH range. It is used as a primary coagulant for solids and color removal in drinking-water and wastewater treatment.
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Lactate
CAS 996-31-6
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Polymers & Resins
Potassium Polyacrylate (Superabsorbent Polymer)
CAS 25608-12-2
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Glycols & Polyols
PPG-14 Butyl Ether
CAS 9043-30-5
A butyl-capped polypropylene glycol supplying solvency and a polyalkylene-glycol backbone for synthetic lubricant and functional-fluid formulations. These water-soluble polyethers are used as solvents and as base fluids for synthetic lubricants and functional fluids.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Precipitated Silica
CAS 112926-00-8
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Glycols & Polyols
Propanediol (1,3-Propanediol, PDO)
CAS 504-63-2
The diol monomer behind PTT fibers, with a second life as a solvent and functional-fluid base. It also serves as a chain extender in thermoplastic polyurethanes and as a solvent.
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Glycols & Polyols
Propylene Glycol (MPG, PG)
CAS 57-55-6
A versatile diol that functions as humectant, solvent, and freeze-point depressant across food-grade and industrial systems. It is used as a humectant and solvent, as an antifreeze, de-icing, and heat-transfer fluid, and as a raw material for unsaturated polyester resins.
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Sclerotium Gum (Scleroglucan)
CAS 39464-87-4
A fermentation-derived polysaccharide for rheology control and emulsion stability. It is used as a thickener, viscosity-control agent, and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
CAS 158254-23-0
An acetyl-modified hyaluronate that binds water while clinging to skin better than its unmodified counterpart. It is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations, where the acetyl modification raises lipophilicity and substantivity relative to standard sodium hyaluronate.
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt)
CAS 9067-32-7
A water-binding polysaccharide supplied for humectant and skin-conditioning roles in cosmetic formulations. Used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
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