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Surfactants - Amphoteric
1-(2-Carboxylatoethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-isoheptadecyl-1H-imidazolium (Imidazoline-Derived Amphoteric Surfactant)
CAS 68630-96-6
An amphoteric imidazoline surfactant with a C17 alkyl chain used for cleansing, foaming, and conditioning in personal-care and industrial formulations.
Emolliency
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Amines & Amides
Acetamide MEA (N-Acetylethanolamine)
CAS 142-26-7
A hydroxy-functional amide humectant and plasticizer for paper, adhesives, inks, and textiles, with antistatic properties in personal care applications.
Moisture Control
Viscosity Modification
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Polymers & Resins
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
CAS 176429-87-1
A crosslinked acrylic copolymer that thickens and emulsifies water-based formulations and oil-in-water systems for personal care and industrial applications.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
CAS 676168-27-7
A hydrophobically-modified acrylic copolymer that thickens and stabilizes aqueous personal-care and household formulations as a rheology modifier.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Alcohols, C9-11 Ethoxylated (C9-11 Pareth, Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate)
CAS 68439-46-3
A nonionic surfactant used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent in household and industrial cleaners and processing formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG)
CAS 68515-73-1
A nonionic surfactant derived from renewable glucose and fatty alcohols, used in sulfate-free cleaners, shampoos.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Amino-Functional Silicone (Aminosilicone)
CAS 71750-80-6
An amino-modified polydimethylsiloxane that provides soft hand and durability to textiles through fiber substantivity in finishing applications.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Anionic
Ammonium C10-16 Alkyl Ether Sulfate (Ammonium Laureth Sulfate)
CAS 74455-22-4
An anionic ether-sulfate surfactant supplied as an aqueous solution for foaming, wetting, and detergency in cleaning concentrates and personal-care cleansers.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Wetting
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Surfactants - Anionic
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES, Ammonium Lauryl Ether Sulfate)
CAS 32612-48-9
An ethoxylated anionic surfactant used as a foaming and cleansing agent in shampoos, body washes, and household detergents.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Anionic
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (Ammonium C10-16 Alkyl Ether Sulfate)
CAS 67762-19-0
An anionic surfactant solution providing foaming, wetting, and detergency for household cleaners, industrial detergents, and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Anionic
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
CAS 2235-54-3
An anionic surfactant supplied at approximately 30% active in water, used as a foaming and cleansing agent in shampoos, body washes, and hand soaps.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Anionic
Ammonium Myreth Sulfate (AMS)
CAS 27731-61-9
An anionic surfactant and foaming agent used in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for effective cleansing and lather.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Ammonium Salt of Sulfated Alkylphenol Ethoxylate
CAS 68649-55-8
An anionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in industrial coatings, agrochemical formulations, and cleaning products.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12
A ready-to-use conditioning emulsion combining amino-silicone, cationic surfactant, and nonionic emulsifier for hair detangling and softening.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Esters
Beeswax
CAS 8012-89-3
A natural wax secreted by honeybees, used in candles, cosmetics, and furniture polishes as an emollient, emulsifier, and protective coating.
Emolliency
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Acids & Salts
Behenic Acid (Docosanoic Acid)
CAS 112-85-6
A C22 saturated fatty acid supplied as 85% beads for use as a cosmetic emollient, lubricant.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Cationic
Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC)
CAS 17301-53-0
A cationic surfactant and quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning agent and preservative in personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
Preservation
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Specialty Additives
Behenyl Alcohol (Docosanol, C22-OH)
CAS 661-19-8
A long-chain saturated fatty alcohol used as an emollient, thickener, and co-emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
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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
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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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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone (Dimethicone Copolyol)
CAS 151662-01-0
A silicone polyether surfactant that emulsifies and stabilizes silicone and oil phases in personal-care and cosmetic formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
C12-13 Pareth-3
CAS 66455-14-9
A nonionic surfactant and polyethylene-glycol ether used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
C12-16 Alcohols, Ethoxylated and Propoxylated (C12-16 Pareth)
CAS 154248-98-3
A nonionic surfactant used as a low-foam wetting agent, detergent, and emulsifier in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Specialty Additives
Calcium Caseinate
CAS 9005-43-0
A food-grade dairy protein used for protein fortification, emulsification, and texturizing in processed foods, nutritional products, and coffee whiteners.
Film Formation
Thickening / Rheology
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Calcium Lignosulfonate
CAS 8061-52-7
A lignosulfonate dispersant and binder used in concrete admixtures, animal feed pelletization, and dust control applications.
Thickening / Rheology
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Stearate
CAS 1592-23-0
A white powder lubricant and release agent used to stabilize PVC resins, facilitate plastic molding, and waterproof fabrics, cement, and stucco.
Surfactancy
Color / Pigmentation
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Calcium Sulfonate (Petroleum & Overbased Grades)
CAS 61789-86-4
A calcium salt of sulfonic acids used as a detergent, dispersant, and rust inhibitor in lubricants, greases, and corrosion-prevention formulations.
Corrosion Inhibition
Lubrication
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Glycols & Polyols
Canola Oil Glyceride and Corn Oil Blend
CAS 120962-03-0
A food-grade oil blend of canola and corn glycerides with antioxidant stabilizers, used as an emulsifier in food formulations and industrial applications.
Emolliency
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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
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Caprylyl/Myristyl Glucoside
CAS 110615-47-9
A mild nonionic surfactant derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, used as a co-surfactant, emulsifier.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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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.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Carbomer (Carbomer 940)
CAS 9007-20-9
A crosslinked acrylic acid polymer powder used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer in personal care, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations.
Surfactancy
Viscosity Modification
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Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC, Cellulose Gum, Carmellose sodium)
CAS 9004-32-4
A cellulose ether thickener and stabilizer used in drilling muds, detergents, paints, adhesives, and textile processing.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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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
Ceteareth-20
CAS 68439-49-6
A nonionic surfactant and oil-in-water emulsifier used to stabilize creams, lotions, and cleansing formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Ceteareth-40
CAS 68439-49-6
A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations to stabilize creams, lotions, and similar products.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Cetearyl Glucoside
CAS 246159-33-1
A non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside emulsifier derived from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in creams, lotions.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Cetostearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax)
CAS 67762-27-0
A blend of saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols used as an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and opacifier in cosmetics, personal care, and detergent formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Cationic
Cetrimonium Bromide (CTAB)
CAS 57-09-0
A quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant supplied as a fine solid for use in surfactant, conditioning, and biocidal formulations.
Biocidal Action
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Cationic
Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC)
CAS 112-02-7
A quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant used as a conditioning agent, disinfectant, and corrosion inhibitor in personal care and industrial applications.
Biocidal Action
Surfactancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Cetyl Alcohol (1-Hexadecanol)
CAS 36653-82-4
A waxy C16 fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsion modifier, and opacifying agent in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and detergent formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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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.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone (Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol)
CAS 144243-53-8
A silicone polyether emulsifier that stabilizes water-in-oil and water-in-silicone systems in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Cationic
Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC)
CAS 123-03-5
A cationic quaternary ammonium compound used as an antimicrobial preservative in oral-care and personal-care products.
Biocidal Action
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Specialty Additives
Cholesterol
CAS 57-88-5
A sterol used as an emulsifying agent in pharmaceuticals and dermal preparations, emollient in cosmetics, and raw material for steroid synthesis.
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Choleth-24 and Ceteth-24
A nonionic PEG-ether surfactant blend used as an emulsifier and solubilizing agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Amines & Amides
Cocamide DEA (Cocamide Diethanolamine, CDEA)
CAS 68603-42-9
A non-ionic surfactant that boosts and stabilizes foam while building viscosity in shampoos, dishwashing liquids, and industrial cleaning concentrates.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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