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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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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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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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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Solvents - Oxygenated
Dimethyl Carbonate
CAS 616-38-6
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Specialty Additives
Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI)
CAS 5306-85-4
A biobased dianhydrohexitol diether that solubilizes stubborn actives where conventional solvents fall short. It is used as a high-polarity solvent, solubilizer, and stabilizing agent, including in personal-care formulations.
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Dimethyl Maleate (DMM)
CAS 624-48-6
A low-molecular-weight unsaturated maleate ester used as a synthetic building block. The reactive double bond supports addition and copolymerization chemistry. It is handled as a reactive intermediate in specialty-chemical synthesis.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)
CAS 67-68-5
A high-boiling polar aprotic solvent that dissolves a uniquely broad range of organic and inorganic species for synthesis and electronics processing. It is used as a reaction and polymerization solvent in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis, as a processing and stripping solvent in electronics and semiconductor…
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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.
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Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP, DEHP)
CAS 117-81-7
The benchmark general-purpose plasticizer for flexible PVC, balancing permanence, low-temperature flexibility, and cost. It is used to plasticize PVC and other polymers in products such as wire and cable, flooring, coated fabrics, and film, and as a hydraulic and dielectric fluid.
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Solvents - Aromatic
Diphenyl Ether (Diphenyl Oxide)
CAS 101-84-8
A thermally stable aromatic ether serving as a high-temperature heat-transfer fluid and a fragrance fixative. It is used as a high-temperature heat-transfer medium, a chemical intermediate for surface-active agents and other derivatives, and a fragrance ingredient in soaps and perfumery.
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Glycols & Polyols
Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
CAS 25265-71-8
A low-odor, low-toxicity glycol used both as a reactive intermediate for resins and as a versatile carrier and coupling solvent. It is used as a raw material for polyester and alkyd resins and plasticizers, as a solvent and coupling agent, in cutting oils and hydraulic…
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Glycols & Polyols
Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPM)
CAS 34590-94-8
A high-boiling, water- and solvent-miscible glycol ether used to couple and coalesce water-borne coatings and cleaners. It is used as a coalescing and coupling solvent in water-based coatings and hard-surface cleaners, as a solvent for nitrocellulose and synthetic resins, and in hydraulic fluids.
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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.
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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.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Dodecamethylpentasiloxane (MD3M)
CAS 141-63-9
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a cyclic silicone fluid that provides emolliency, lubrication, and slip & leveling properties in industrial formulations. This silicone compound is utilized across beauty & personal care, HI&I cleaning, plastics & polymers, and water treatment applications.
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Dodecane (n-Dodecane, n-C12)
CAS 112-40-3
A pure n-paraffin supplied as a high-boiling solvent and fuel-research reference fluid. Established uses include service as a solvent in organic synthesis, degreasing and ink applications, a jet-fuel surrogate in combustion research, a distillation chaser, and a process fluid in paper and rubber industries.
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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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Solvents - Oxygenated
Ethyl Acetate
CAS 141-78-6
A low-boiling ester solvent prized for fast evaporation and broad compatibility with coatings and inks. It is widely used as a solvent for surface coatings, nitrocellulose, varnishes, and lacquers, in printing inks, and as an extraction and chromatography medium.
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Solvents - Aromatic
Ethylbenzene
CAS 100-41-4
A high-purity aromatic intermediate produced almost entirely to feed downstream styrene manufacture. Its dominant application is as the feedstock for styrene monomer production; it also serves as a solvent for resins and coatings and as a blending component in motor and aviation fuels.
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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.
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
CAS 5466-77-3
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Glycols & Polyols
Glycereth-26
CAS 31694-55-0
A water-soluble glycerin polyether that holds moisture and adjusts viscosity in aqueous formulations. It is used as a humectant, viscosity-controlling agent, solvent and skin-conditioning ingredient in personal-care formulations.
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Glycerides, C12-18
CAS 67701-26-2
A blended fatty-acid glyceride lipid supplied as an emollient and emulsifier base for formulators. It is supplied as a lipid base for personal-care and related formulations.
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Glycols & Polyols
Glyceryl Monostearate SE (GMS)
CAS 123-94-4
Acid-tolerant self-emulsifying monostearate that builds body and stability in a single addition. Used as a primary O/W emulsifier, opacifier, and consistency agent in cosmetic emulsions, and as an emulsifier and release aid in food and industrial applications.
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Specialty Additives
Heavy Alkylate Naphtha (Heavy Distillate)
CAS 64741-65-7
Branched paraffinic alkylate cut supplied as a high-octane blendstock and clean-burning solvent. Used as a gasoline octane blendstock, as a petrochemical feedstock, and as an industrial solvent in coatings and degreasing.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Hexamethyldisiloxane (MM, HMDSO)
CAS 107-46-0
Hexamethyldisiloxane (MM / HMDSO, CAS 107-46-0) is the shortest linear siloxane and the most volatile silicone fluid, at about 0.65 cSt — sold in the trade as MM fluid. It acts as a chain stopper in PDMS manufacture, a fast-evaporating carrier in personal care, and…
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Hexyl Laurate (Hexyl Dodecanoate)
CAS 34316-64-8
Low-viscosity ester emollient that delivers a dry, fast-absorbing skin feel. Used as a light, fast-spreading emollient and skin-conditioning ester in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Glycols & Polyols
Hexylene Glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, HG)
CAS 107-41-5
A coupling solvent that thins formulations and carries actives across coatings, fluids, and personal care. It functions as a solvent-plasticizer in paints and lacquers and as an additive in hydraulic fluids, inks, leather, paper, and textiles.
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High-Oleic Safflower Oil (Safflower Oil)
CAS 8001-23-8
An oxidatively stable, high-oleic vegetable oil for food, cosmetic, and oleochemical use. It is supplied as an edible oil, a cosmetic emollient and carrier oil, and an oleochemical feedstock.
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Homosalate
CAS 118-56-9
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isododecane
CAS 31807-55-3
A volatile branched C12 alkane supplied as a fast-spreading, light emollient and cosmetic solvent. Per its PubChem/INCI cosmetic classification it is used as an emollient and solvent in personal-care formulations.
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isohexadecane
CAS 4390-04-9
A branched C16 isoparaffin supplied as a light, non-greasy emollient and spreading agent. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and spreading agent.
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isohexadecane
CAS 4390-04-9
A branched-chain saturated hydrocarbon supplied as a light emollient oil-phase component. Under the INCI name isohexadecane it is used in personal-care formulations as an emollient and spreading agent.
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Isooctane (2,2,4-Trimethylpentane)
CAS 540-84-1
The branched C8 paraffin that defines 100 on the octane scale, a reference-grade hydrocarbon for fuel testing and spectroscopy. It is used as a reference standard in fuel octane-number testing and in spectrophotometric analysis, and as a high-purity solvent, thinner, and chemical intermediate.
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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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Isopropyl Isostearate
CAS 68171-33-5
A branched-chain isostearate ester supplied as an emollient and binding agent for personal care. Per its CIR/PubChem cosmetic classification it is used as an emollient, skin-conditioning, and binding agent in personal-care formulations.
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Isopropyl Myristate (IPM)
CAS 110-27-0
Isopropyl myristate is a light, fast-spreading emollient ester that cuts greasiness and boosts skin penetration in topical and cosmetic formulations.
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Isopropyl Palmitate (IPP)
CAS 142-91-6
A widely used palmitate emollient ester supplied for cosmetics, lubrication, and plasticizer applications. It is used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics, as a plasticizer, and as a solvent and carrier in chemical processing and metalworking.
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Solvents - Aliphatic
Kerosene (Kerosine, Paraffin Oil)
CAS 8008-20-6
A versatile middle-distillate cut bridging fuel, solvent, and process-diluent duty across aviation, heating, and metalworking operations. It is used as a combustion fuel - including kerosene-type jet fuel, heating fuel, and lamp/lighting oil - and as an industrial solvent for degreasing and parts cleaning.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Laureth-2 Acetate
CAS 32289-26-2
An acetate-capped lauryl ethoxylate used as a nonionic emollient and conditioning ingredient. It is used as an emollient and conditioning ingredient in personal-care formulations.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Mesityl Oxide
CAS 141-79-7
A strong-solvency unsaturated ketone for coatings, polymer solutions, and MIBK synthesis. It dissolves resins, gums, vinyl and cellulose polymers, lacquers, enamels, inks, and oils, is a component of paint and varnish removers, and is an intermediate in the manufacture of methyl isobutyl ketone.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
CAS 67-56-1
A foundational C1 feedstock and solvent underpinning formaldehyde, acetic acid, and fuel chemistries. It is used as a solvent for inks, resins, adhesives, and dyes, as an antifreeze and denaturant, as a fuel and fuel additive, and as the feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE,…
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
CAS 78-93-3
A high-solvency, fast-flash ketone for coatings, inks, adhesives, and resin processing. It is used primarily as a solvent for surface coatings, gums, resins, cellulose acetate and nitrate, inks, adhesives, and synthetic leather, and as a process solvent in resin and coating manufacture.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC, 4-Methyl-2-Pentanol)
CAS 108-11-2
The workhorse frother of sulfide and coal flotation circuits. It is used as a frother in the froth flotation of copper ores, coal, and tar sands, and as a solvent for dyes, oils, gums, resins, waxes, and cellulose esters.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
CAS 108-10-1
A medium-boiling ketone solvent valued for strong solvency in coatings, adhesives, and metal-extraction processes. It dissolves gums, natural and synthetic resins, nitrocellulose, paints, varnishes, and lacquers, and is used as an extraction solvent for metals and in adhesive and coating manufacture.
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Methyl Laurate (Methyl Dodecanoate)
CAS 111-82-0
A coconut-derived fatty-acid methyl ester serving as an oleochemical intermediate and mild solvent/emollient. It is used as a chemical intermediate — for alkanolamides, fatty alcohols, and fatty acids — and as a solvent, emollient, and flavoring agent.
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