Functional Role

Industrial Solvents

159 products serving this function

Solvents dissolve, thin, and carry actives across coatings, cleaning, and process chemistry. RawSource supplies glycol ethers, ketones, esters, and alcohols in bulk.

Solvents - Aromatic
Toluene (Methylbenzene)
CAS 108-88-3
A workhorse aromatic solvent and petrochemical building block for coatings, adhesives, and downstream synthesis. It serves as a solvent for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, gums, and resins, as a feedstock for producing benzene and other organic chemicals, and as an octane-boosting gasoline blendstock.
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Specialty Additives
Tri-n-octylphosphine Oxide (TOPO)
CAS 78-50-2
A high-purity trialkylphosphine oxide for hydrometallurgical extraction and coordination chemistry. It is used as a metal-ion extractant in solvent-extraction processes and as a coordinating ligand in coordination and nanocrystal chemistry.
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Acids & Salts
Tributyl Phosphate (TBP)
CAS 126-73-8
A versatile phosphate ester for metal solvent-extraction, defoaming, and plasticizing duty. It is used as a solvent and extractant for metal-ion separation (including rare-earth and nuclear fuel-cycle processing), as a plasticizer, an antifoam agent, and a component of fire-resistant aircraft hydraulic fluids.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Trideceth-10 (Polyoxyethylene 10 Tridecyl Ether)
CAS 78330-21-9
A 10-mole ethoxylate of branched tridecyl alcohol supplied for emulsification and wetting duty across cleaning and personal-care formulations. As an ethoxylated-alcohol surfactant it functions as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and solubilizer in detergent, household, and industrial cleaning systems.
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Specialty Additives
Tridecyl Alcohol (Isotridecanol)
CAS 27458-92-0
A C13 oxo alcohol used as a surfactant intermediate and lubricant/emollient base. It is used as a surface-active agent, a lubricating agent, and a fragrance ingredient.
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Esters
Triethyl Citrate (TEC)
CAS 77-93-0
A citrate-ester plasticizer for cellulosic films and soft PVC that doubles as a flavor-and-fragrance carrier. It plasticizes cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, and soft PVC, and is used in coatings as a coalescing agent.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)
CAS 78-40-0
Halogen-free flame retardant and viscosity depressant for unsaturated polyester resins and PU foams Reactive solvent and catalyst carrier in polymer and coating systems Flame-resistance additive for cellulosic and resin formulations
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Glycols & Polyols
Triethylene Glycol (TEG)
CAS 112-27-6
A moisture-loving glycol for humectant, solvent, and air-sanitation duty. It is used as a humectant, a solvent for resins, dyes, and textile processing, a plasticizer, and as a disinfectant/air-sanitizing agent.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triisobutyl phosphate (TIBP)
CAS 126-71-6
Antifoam/defoaming agent for polyurethane and coating systems Controls air entrainment in resin and mortar mixes Acts as a wetting/viscosity aid in some PU formulations
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP)
CAS 512-56-1
Phosphorus flame retardant for polyester resins and textile finishes Reactive intermediate and methylating agent in chemical synthesis Catalyst and solvent component in polymer processing
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Glycols & Polyols
Trimethylolpropane (TMP)
CAS 77-99-6
A trifunctional polyol that introduces branch points and crosslink density into resin and ester systems. Industry references record its use in alkyd resins, polyesters, urethane foams and coatings, UV-crosslinking agents and esters, and synthetic ester lubricants.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) Phosphate
CAS 78-42-2
Low-temperature plasticizer for PVC, vinyl, and synthetic rubber compounds Phosphorus flame retardant imparting flexibility and burn resistance Flexibilizer in coated fabrics and films requiring cold-flex performance
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Glycols & Polyols
Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerin, Glycerol)
CAS 56-81-5
A versatile plant-sourced polyol that moisturizes, dissolves, and bodies formulations across countless categories. It functions as a humectant, solvent, and emulsifier across food, personal-care, and industrial formulations, and serves as a carrier solvent, thickener, and antifreeze/freeze-thaw additive.
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Esters
White Mineral Oil (Mineral Oil, White Oil)
CAS 8042-47-5
A refined, colorless petroleum oil for lubrication, personal care, and food-contact use. It is used as a lubricant and process oil, as an emollient in cosmetic and personal-care products, and, in food-grade grades, as a lubricant and release agent for food-processing equipment.
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Solvents - Aromatic
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
CAS 1330-20-7
A high-strength aromatic solvent and petrochemical feedstock supplied as the standard isomer blend. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning/degreasing products, as a component of motor and aviation fuels, and as a feedstock for the manufacture of other…
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