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Solvents - Oxygenated
1-Pentanol (n-Amyl Alcohol, n-Pentanol)
CAS 71-41-0
A primary C5 aliphatic alcohol used as a solvent for resins and gums, intermediate for esters, and frother in ore flotation.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid (α-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid)
CAS 594-61-6
An alpha-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid used as a chemical intermediate and building block in organic synthesis.
pH Adjustment
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
2-Hydroxyphosphonocarboxylic Acid (HPAA, Hydroxyphosphonoacetic Acid)
CAS 23783-26-8
An organophosphonic acid corrosion inhibitor for metal protection in recirculating cooling water systems and industrial water treatment applications.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)
CAS 149-30-4
A benzothiazole rubber accelerator used to vulcanize natural and synthetic rubber, and as a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids, antifreezes.
Corrosion Inhibition
Crosslinking / Curing
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2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (OIT, Octylisothiazolinone)
CAS 26530-20-1
An isothiazolinone biocide used as a film and in-can preservative for paints, coatings, adhesives, and metalworking fluids.
Biocidal Action
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2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA)
CAS 10222-01-2
A non-oxidizing biocide that controls bacteria, algae, and fungi in cooling water, pulp and paper mills, metalworking fluids, and oilfield drilling systems.
Biocidal Action
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4-Hexylresorcinol (Hexylresorcinol)
CAS 136-77-6
An alkyl-substituted resorcinol antioxidant and processing aid used to prevent melanosis in shrimp and crustaceans.
Biocidal Action
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Acetone (Propanone, Methyl ketone, 2-propanone)
CAS 67-64-1
A fast-evaporating ketone solvent for oils, resins, plastics and coatings; also used as a chemical intermediate and degreasing agent.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Amines & Amides
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3)
CAS 616204-22-9
A synthetic acetylated hexapeptide supplied as an aqueous solution for use as a skin-conditioning active in serums, creams, and facial care formulations.
Conditioning
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Surfactants - Anionic
Acrylic Acid/AMPS Copolymer (AA/AMPS)
CAS 40623-75-4
A water-soluble anionic copolymer used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in cooling water, boiler, and reverse-osmosis treatment systems.
Chelation / Sequestration
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Activated Charcoal (Activated Carbon, GAC)
CAS 7440-44-0
A porous carbon adsorbent used for purification, decolorization, and odor removal in water treatment, air filtration, and industrial gas processing.
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Amines & Amides
Alkyl Pyridine (Alkylated Pyridine Bases)
CAS 68391-11-7
A nitrogen-heterocyclic solvent and chemical intermediate used in agrochemical, dye, and specialty chemical synthesis.
Corrosion Inhibition
Synthesis Intermediate
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate (AlCl3·6H2O)
CAS 7784-13-6
A hydrated aluminum salt used as a processing aid and aluminum source in textile dyeing, wood preservation, and chemical synthesis applications.
pH Adjustment
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Chloride, Anhydrous (AlCl3)
CAS 7446-70-0
A powerful Lewis acid catalyst used in Friedel-Crafts reactions, petroleum cracking, and synthesis of aluminum compounds, rubbers, and lubricants.
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Aluminum Chlorohydrate (ACH)
CAS 12042-91-0
An aluminum chloride hydroxide complex used as a coagulant in water treatment and as an astringent active in antiperspirant formulations.
Moisture Control
Coagulation / Flocculation
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Acids & Salts
Aluminum Sulfate (Alum)
CAS 10043-01-3
A coagulant and flocculant used in municipal water treatment, wastewater phosphorus removal, paper sizing, and textile dyeing.
Coagulation / Flocculation
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrex Gly
CAS 134910-86-4
An aluminum-zirconium chloride hydroxide complex used as an astringent antiperspirant and deodorant active in personal-care formulations.
Moisture Control
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid (ATMP)
CAS 6419-19-8
An organophosphonate sequestrant used as a chelating agent and scale inhibitor in industrial water treatment, cooling systems.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid) Tetrasodium Salt (ATMP, Tetrasodium Salt)
CAS 20592-85-2
An organophosphonic chelating agent and corrosion inhibitor used in petroleum production, water treatment, and industrial scaling control.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Specialty Additives
Ammonia (Anhydrous Ammonia)
CAS 7664-41-7
A colorless gas used primarily in fertilizer production and as a feedstock for nitric acid, urea, and synthetic fibers.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Bisulfite
CAS 10192-30-0
A reducing agent supplied as aqueous solution, used as an oxygen scavenger in boiler water and drilling fluids, in pulping, and for grain preservation.
Preservation
Corrosion Inhibition
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Citrate Dibasic (Diammonium Citrate)
CAS 3012-65-5
A diammonium salt of citric acid used as a buffering and chelating agent in fertilizer analysis, rustproofing, and textile processing.
Chelation / Sequestration
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Hydroxide (Aqueous Ammonia)
CAS 1336-21-6
An aqueous ammonia solution used in textile and rayon production, pulp and paper processing, detergents, water treatment, and metal refining.
pH Adjustment
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Sulfite (Ammonium Sulfite Monohydrate)
CAS 7783-11-1
A water-soluble reducing agent and oxygen scavenger used in boiler treatment, process water conditioning, and pulp and paper processing.
pH Adjustment
Preservation
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Polymers & Resins
Anionic Polyacrylamide (APAM)
CAS 9003-05-8
A negatively-charged, high-molecular-weight flocculant powder used for clarification and mineral processing of inorganic suspended solids.
Flocculation & Coagulation
Thickening / Rheology
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Acids & Salts
Benzalkonium Chloride (ADBAC, BAC)
CAS 68391-01-5
A cationic quaternary-ammonium surfactant and broad-spectrum biocide used in hard-surface sanitizers, water treatment.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC, ADBAC)
CAS 8001-54-5
A cationic surfactant and quaternary ammonium compound used as a wetting, emulsifying, and disinfecting agent in textile, pulp-and-paper.
Biocidal Action
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Cationic
Benzethonium Chloride
CAS 121-54-0
A quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant used as a germicide, detergent, pool algaecide, and cosmetic preservative.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Benzisothiazolinone (BIT)
CAS 2634-33-5
A heterocyclic isothiazolinone preservative that prevents bacterial and fungal growth in paints, coatings, metalworking fluids, and water-based products.
Biocidal Action
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Benzotriazole (BTA)
CAS 95-14-7
A nitrogen heterocycle corrosion inhibitor for copper and copper alloys in cooling systems, metalworking fluids, and antifreeze applications.
Corrosion Inhibition
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Benzylparaben
CAS 94-18-8
A paraben antimicrobial preservative used in personal-care formulations, cosmetics, and toiletries to inhibit microbial growth.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Bis(hexamethylene Triamine Penta(methylene Phosphonic Acid)) (BHMTPMPA)
CAS 34690-00-1
An organophosphonic acid that inhibits scaling and corrosion in oil and gas drilling, extraction, and industrial water treatment by complexing metal cations.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Bronopol (2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol)
CAS 52-51-7
A broad-spectrum biocide and preservative that controls microbial growth in industrial water systems, cooling towers, metalworking fluids.
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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Calcium Caprylate (Calcium Octanoate)
CAS 2115-00-6
A food-grade calcium salt of caprylic acid used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent in food and beverage applications.
Preservation
Crosslinking / Curing
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Chloride
CAS 10043-52-4
A highly soluble inorganic salt used for road de-icing, dust control, concrete acceleration, and oilfield drilling fluids.
Viscosity Modification
Moisture Control
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Citrate (Tricalcium Citrate)
CAS 813-94-5
A calcium salt of citric acid used as a food additive for pH control, sequestration, and firming, and as an intermediate in citrate production.
pH Adjustment
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Calcium Citrate Tetrahydrate (Tricalcium Citrate Tetrahydrate)
CAS 5785-44-4
A crystalline calcium salt used as a fortification ingredient, sequestrant, and buffer in food and beverage applications.
Chelation / Sequestration
pH Adjustment
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Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime, Hydrated Lime, Lime water, Lime milk)
CAS 1305-62-0
An inorganic base used in construction mortars, water treatment, paper pulping, leather processing, and pH adjustment applications.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Hypochlorite (Cal Hypo, Bleaching powder)
CAS 7778-54-3
An inorganic oxidizing chlorine compound used for water disinfection, bleaching, and algae control in municipal, pool, and industrial applications.
Biocidal Action
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Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)
CAS 1305-78-8
A caustic alkaline solid produced by limestone calcination, used as a flux in steelmaking, in water treatment, and in construction materials.
pH Adjustment
Moisture Control
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Caprylyl Glucoside (Capryl Glucoside)
CAS 29836-26-8
A non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactant used as a mild detergent in personal care, household cleaning, and non-food pesticide formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Acids & Salts
Carbamide Peroxide (Urea Peroxide, Urea Hydrogen Peroxide)
CAS 124-43-6
A solid addition compound of urea and hydrogen peroxide that releases H₂O₂ on dissolution.
Biocidal Action
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Polymers & Resins
Carbomer
CAS 9003-01-4
A crosslinked acrylic acid polymer powder that forms clear gels when neutralized, used as a thickener, gelling agent.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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Polymers & Resins
Cationic Polyacrylamide (CPAM)
CAS 9003-05-8
A cationic acrylamide copolymer flocculant that neutralizes organic solids for sludge and biosolids dewatering in belt presses and centrifuges.
Flocculation & Coagulation
Thickening / Rheology
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Acids & Salts
Cetalkonium Chloride (Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium Chloride)
CAS 122-18-9
A quaternary ammonium surfactant used as a germicide and fungicide in leather processing, textile dyeing, and water-repellent formulations.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Cetyl Esters Wax (Synthetic Spermaceti)
A synthetic wax composed of saturated fatty acid and alcohol esters used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetic creams, balms, and topical formulations.
Emolliency
Thickening / Rheology
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Chlorine
CAS 7782-50-5
A greenish-yellow halogen gas used as an oxidant for water treatment, pulp and textile bleaching, and production of chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Biocidal Action
Synthesis Intermediate
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Chlorine Dioxide
CAS 10049-04-4
A selective oxidizing gas that bleaches and disinfects pulp, water, and food products while minimizing chlorinated byproducts.
Biocidal Action
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