Material Family

Aliphatic Solvents

20 products in this family

Aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents dissolve and thin oils, resins, and coatings with low aromatic content. RawSource supplies mineral spirits, isoparaffins, and aliphatic hydrocarbons in bulk.

20 products
1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform)
CAS 71-55-6
A chlorinated solvent and degreaser whose supply is governed by ozone-protection controls. It is an ozone-depleting substance whose production has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
SolvencyCleaning / Degreasing
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Chloroform (Trichloromethane)
CAS 67-66-3
A dense chlorinated solvent whose main industrial role is as a feedstock for fluorocarbon and fluoropolymer production. Its principal use is as a feedstock in the manufacture of chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) and downstream fluoropolymers.
SolvencySynthesis Intermediate
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D-Limonene (Limonene)
CAS 5989-27-5
A citrus-derived terpene solvent that substitutes for petroleum distillates in cleaning, degreasing, and fragrance work. It is used as a solvent and wetting agent, as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, and as a chemical intermediate and monomer for terpene resins.
SolvencyCleaning / Degreasing
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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.
EmolliencySolvency
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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.
EmolliencySolvency
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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…
SolvencyEmolliency
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
CAS 68937-10-0
A clear synthetic hydrocarbon supplied as an emollient and gloss/film base for lip and skin care. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient, occlusive, and viscosity-building base.
EmolliencyViscosity Modification
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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.
SolvencyEmolliency
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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.
EmolliencySolvency
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Isohexadecane (Cosmetic Grade)
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.
SolvencyConditioning
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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,…
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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…
SolvencyViscosity Modification
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Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane, DCM)
CAS 75-09-2
A high-density, non-flammable chlorinated solvent for stripping, extraction, and degreasing. It is used predominantly in paint strippers and removers, as a process and extraction solvent in chemical manufacture, as a metal-cleaning and degreasing solvent, and as a blowing agent for…
SolvencyCleaning / Degreasing
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Mineral Spirits (White Spirit, Stoddard Solvent)
CAS 64742-88-7
A petroleum-distillate solvent for thinning coatings and cleaning parts. It is used as a paint thinner and solvent in coatings and varnishes, as a cleaner and degreaser, and as a dry-cleaning solvent.
SolvencyCleaning / Degreasing
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Odorless Mineral Spirits (Mineral Spirits, White Spirit)
CAS 64742-48-9
A low-odor petroleum solvent stocked for paint thinning, parts cleaning, and degreasing. Established uses include paint and coating thinning, parts cleaning and degreasing, extraction, and service as a carrier solvent in aerosols and wood preservatives.
SolvencyCleaning / Degreasing
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Perchloroethylene (Tetrachloroethylene, PERC)
CAS 127-18-4
A high-solvency chlorinated hydrocarbon used for degreasing metals and cleaning fabrics. Established uses include dry cleaning of fabrics, metal degreasing, textile processing, and service as a chemical intermediate in fluorocarbon production.
Cleaning / DegreasingSolvency
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Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
CAS 68037-01-4
A synthetic hydrocarbon base stock engineered for wide-temperature, high-performance lubrication. It is used as a synthetic base oil for lubricants, including engine oils, gear oils, greases, and compressor and hydraulic fluids.
LubricationEmolliency
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Squalane
CAS 111-01-3
A fully saturated C30 hydrocarbon emollient prized for oxidative stability and a non-greasy skin feel. It is used as an emollient and skin/hair-conditioning agent in cosmetics, and as a lubricant and carrier in perfumes.
EmolliencyLubrication
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Squalene
CAS 111-02-4
An unsaturated C30 polyene that serves as both a cosmetic emollient and a reactive chemical intermediate. It is used as an emollient and refatting agent in cosmetics and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of surfactants, rubber chemicals, and…
EmolliencySynthesis Intermediate
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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…
EmolliencyLubrication
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