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Polymers & Resins
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
CAS 156798-18-4
A hydrophobically-modified acrylic copolymer that thickens and stabilizes aqueous coatings, personal-care, and household formulations upon neutralization.
Viscosity Modification
Thickening / Rheology
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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 - 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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Specialty Additives
Agar
CAS 9002-18-0
A polysaccharide gel derived from seaweed used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and culture medium in food, pharmaceutical, and microbiological applications.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Amorphous Silica (Synthetic Amorphous Silica, Silicon Dioxide)
CAS 7631-86-9
A fine white powder used as an anti-caking agent, thickener, and reinforcing filler in powders, coatings, rubber compounds, and defoaming applications.
Thickening / Rheology
Defoaming / Foam Control
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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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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
Surfactancy
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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
Surfactancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Bentonite (Montmorillonite Clay)
CAS 1302-78-9
A natural montmorillonite clay that swells and gels in water, used as a binder, viscosifier, and sealant in drilling, foundry.
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Beta-D-Glucan (Beta-Glucan)
CAS 9051-97-2
A naturally occurring glucose polysaccharide and soluble dietary fiber supplied as an 80% powder for dietary-supplement, functional-food and cosmetic formulations.
Moisture Control
Film Formation
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Beta-Glucan
CAS 51052-65-4
A glucose polysaccharide powder used as a cosmetic ingredient and in dietary supplements, functional foods, and personal-care formulations.
Moisture Control
Conditioning
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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
Wetting
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Calcium Silicate
CAS 1344-95-2
An inorganic powder used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powders, absorbent for liquids and gases, and reinforcing filler in elastomers and plastics.
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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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
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.
Viscosity Modification
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Polymers & Resins
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (Carmellose sodium)
CAS 9000-11-7
A cellulose derivative and anionic polymer used as a thickener, stabilizer, and binder in pharmaceuticals, food products, and personal care formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
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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.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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Carnauba Wax
CAS 8015-86-9
A hard vegetable wax that imparts gloss and hardness in automotive and furniture polishes, mold release applications, and surface coatings.
Film Formation
Lubrication
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Carrageenan
CAS 9000-07-1
A natural polysaccharide extract used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Acids & Salts
Casein (Acid Casein)
CAS 9000-71-9
A milk-derived phosphoprotein used as a binder, adhesive, and emulsifier in paper coatings, paints, and synthetic fiber production.
Film Formation
Thickening / Rheology
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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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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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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
Emolliency
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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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Cetyl Palmitate (Hexadecyl Palmitate)
CAS 540-10-3
A waxy ester used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetic creams, balms, and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Thickening / Rheology
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Chitin
CAS 1398-61-4
A naturally occurring polysaccharide used as feedstock for chitosan production and in agriculture, water treatment, food packaging, and cosmetics.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Dehydroxanthan Gum
A modified polysaccharide thickener and film former for cosmetic, personal-care, and household cleaning formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite, DE)
CAS 68855-54-9
A porous siliceous powder composed of fossilized diatoms, used as a filter aid, functional filler, and mild abrasive in beverages, oils.
Thickening / Rheology
Biocidal Action
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS 300-00-5
A crosslinked silicone polymer that thickens and gels oil phases in personal-care formulations while imparting a soft, powdery sensory feel.
Film Formation
Thickening / Rheology
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Glycols & Polyols
Ethylene Glycol Distearate (Glycol Distearate, EGDS)
CAS 627-83-8
A waxy ester used as a pearlescent and opacifying agent in personal care and surfactant formulations, also functioning as an emollient and viscosity modifier.
Surfactancy
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Fumed Silica (Pyrogenic Silica, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide)
CAS 112945-52-5
A fine amorphous powder used as a thickening, anti-settling, and anti-caking agent in coatings, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Thickening / Rheology
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Gellan Gum
CAS 71010-52-1
A polysaccharide gum used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, and personal care formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Glycerides, C12-18
CAS 67701-26-2
A mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides derived from C12–C18 fatty acids, used as a lipid base in personal-care and cosmetic formulations.
Emolliency
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Glyceryl Distearate (Distearin)
CAS 1323-83-7
A glyceryl diester (distearin) used as an opacifier, pearlizing agent, and co-emulsifier/viscosity builder in personal-care and industrial emulsions.
Emolliency
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Glyceryl Monopalmitate (Monopalmitin)
CAS 542-44-9
A C16 monoglyceride (1-monopalmitin) used as a nonionic co-emulsifier, emollient, and consistency/structuring agent in creams, lotions, and stick formulations.
Emolliency
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Glycols & Polyols
Glyceryl Monostearate SE (GMS)
CAS 123-94-4
A self-emulsifying mono-ester used as an O/W emulsifier, opacifier, and consistency agent in cosmetics, food, and industrial formulations.
Moisture Control
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Glyceryl Stearate (Glyceryl Monostearate, GMS)
CAS 31566-31-1
A nonionic emulsifier and emollient used in cosmetic creams, food products, and industrial applications as an emulsifying agent, plasticizer, and lubricant.
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Glyceryl Stearate Self-Emulsifying Beads (GMS-SE)
A self-emulsifying beaded emulsifier that forms oil-in-water emulsions spontaneously, used in cosmetic creams, lotions.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Glyceryl Stearate Self-Emulsifying Flakes (GMS-SE)
CAS 11099-07-3
A self-emulsifying flaked emulsifier and consistency agent for cosmetic creams, lotions.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Guar Gum (Guaran, E412)
CAS 9000-30-0
A galactomannan polysaccharide thickener and stabilizer used in food, oilfield hydraulic fracturing, textiles, paper, and personal-care formulations.
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Hectorite
CAS 12173-47-6
A natural magnesium-lithium silicate clay used as a rheology modifier and suspending agent in coatings, personal-care, and industrial formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
CAS 9004-61-9
A glycosaminoglycan biopolymer used as a humectant, skin-conditioning ingredient, and film-forming agent in cosmetic serums, gels, and emulsions.
Moisture Control
Thickening / Rheology
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Hydrated Silica
CAS 10279-57-9
A synthetic amorphous silica used as an abrasive, thickener, absorbent, and matting agent in toothpaste, cosmetics, coatings, and industrial powders.
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Hydrophobic Fumed Silica (Silane-Treated)
CAS 92797-60-9
A hydrophobic fumed silica rheology modifier and anti-caking agent for coatings, inks, adhesives, and personal-care formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Defoaming / Foam Control
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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
CAS 9004-62-0
A nonionic, water-soluble cellulose ether used as a thickener, suspending agent, and film former in latex paints, adhesives, and personal-care products.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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Polymers & Resins
Hydroxyethyl Methylcellulose
CAS 9032-42-2
A cellulose ether thickener and binder used in coatings, adhesives, and construction materials for viscosity control and water retention.
Thickening / Rheology
Moisture Control
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