Viscosity Modification ×
Polymers & Resins
1,4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether (BDDGE)
CAS 2425-79-8
An aliphatic difunctional epoxy reactive diluent that reduces viscosity and flexibilizes aromatic epoxy resin systems for coatings, adhesives, and composites.
Crosslinking / Curing
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Butoxyethanol (Glycol Ether EB / Butyl Glycol)
CAS 111-76-2
A glycol ether solvent with water and organic solubility used in surface coatings, inks, and industrial cleaners.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Ethoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, EGEE)
CAS 110-80-5
A glycol-ether solvent miscible with water and organic liquids, used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and aviation fuel anti-icing formulations.
Solvency
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Glycols & Polyols
2-Methoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether)
CAS 109-86-4
A glycol ether solvent used in varnishes, lacquers, wood stains, dye baths, photoresist formulations, and jet-fuel deicing applications.
Solvency
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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/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 - 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
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Chloride (Sal Ammoniac)
CAS 12125-02-9
A white crystalline salt used as a soldering and galvanizing flux, in dry-cell batteries, electroplating, textile dyeing, and as a nitrogen fertilizer.
Viscosity Modification
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Sulfate (AS)
CAS 7783-20-2
A crystalline inorganic salt providing nitrogen and sulfur for fertilizers, flame retardancy in textiles and paper, and protein precipitation in laboratories.
Viscosity Modification
pH Adjustment
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Specialty Additives
Amylase (Alpha-Amylase Enzyme)
CAS 9000-90-2
A hydrolytic enzyme that breaks down starch into dextrins and sugars for starch processing, textile desizing, and detergent formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Viscosity Modification
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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
Surfactancy
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Benzyl Alcohol
CAS 100-51-6
An aromatic alcohol solvent and preservative used in dyestuff solutions, cosmetic formulations, and as an intermediate for benzyl esters and ethers.
Preservation
Solvency
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Betaine (Trimethylglycine, TMG)
CAS 107-43-7
A naturally occurring quaternary ammonium compound used as a feed additive, cosmetic humectant, and reagent in organic synthesis and soldering fluxes.
Moisture Control
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Esters
Butyl Methacrylate (BMA)
CAS 97-88-1
A methacrylate ester monomer for polymerization into acrylic resins, coatings, adhesives, and specialty finishes for textiles, leather, and paper.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
Butylene Glycol (1,3-Butanediol, BG)
CAS 107-88-0
An aliphatic diol used as a humectant and solvent in cosmetics, personal care, and as a co-monomer in polyester and polyurethane resin production.
Moisture Control
Solvency
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Polymers & Resins
C12-C14 Alkyl Glycidyl Ether (AGE)
CAS 68609-97-2
A monofunctional aliphatic epoxy reactive diluent that reduces viscosity and improves wetting and flexibility in epoxy resin systems for coatings.
Crosslinking / Curing
Viscosity Modification
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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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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
Color / Pigmentation
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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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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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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.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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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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Specialty Additives
Cellulase (Cellulase Enzyme)
CAS 9012-54-8
A hydrolytic enzyme that breaks down cellulose into glucose and oligosaccharides for textile finishing, detergents, and food and beverage processing.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Specialty Additives
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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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
Surfactancy
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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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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Cocobetaine, CAPB)
CAS 61789-40-0
An amphoteric surfactant supplied as a 35% aqueous solution that boosts foam and enhances mildness in shampoos, body washes, and household cleaners.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (CAHS)
CAS 39660-17-8
An amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids, used as a secondary surfactant, foam booster.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Cocamine Oxide (Coco Dimethyl Amine Oxide)
CAS 61788-90-7
A mild amine-oxide surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids that boosts foam, builds viscosity, and conditions in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
Surfactancy
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Specialty Additives
Decyl Alcohol (1-Decanol, Decanol)
CAS 112-30-1
A saturated C10 fatty alcohol used in plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, surfactants, petroleum additives, and as a solvent and antifoam agent.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Specialty Additives
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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Glycols & Polyols
Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
CAS 111-46-6
A hygroscopic dihydric alcohol used as a solvent, humectant, and intermediate in polyester resins, polyurethanes, and natural-gas dehydration.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Glycol Ether DB, DEGBE)
CAS 112-34-5
A slow-evaporating glycol ether solvent and coalescing agent used in latex paints, cleaners, metalworking fluids, and hydraulic brake fluids.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Dimethicone (PDMS, Silicone oil, Dimethyl silicone)
CAS 9006-65-9
A linear silicone fluid offering chemical inertness, thermal stability, and low surface tension for use as a carrier, lubricant.
Conditioning
Slip / Release
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Dimethicone (Polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS)
CAS 9006-65-9
A linear silicone fluid used as an antifoam in aqueous and petroleum systems, lubricant for films and yarn.
Lubrication
Slip / Release
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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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Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI)
CAS 5306-85-4
A high-polarity solvent and solubilizer used as a carrier for poorly soluble actives in personal-care and pharmaceutical formulations.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)
CAS 25265-71-8
A low-toxicity diol and ether-alcohol used as a raw material for polyester and alkyd resins, solvent and coupling agent, and fragrance carrier.
Solvency
Viscosity Modification
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Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate (Fluorescent Brightener 351)
CAS 27344-41-8
An anionic optical brightener that absorbs UV light and emits blue fluorescence to enhance whiteness in liquid detergents, textiles, and paper products.
Color / Pigmentation
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Amines & Amides
Disodium EDTA (Disodium Edetate, EDTA-2Na)
CAS 139-33-3
A chelating and sequestering agent that binds trace metals to stabilize formulations, preserve color, and enhance preservatives in personal care.
Chelation / Sequestration
Viscosity Modification
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol, EtOH)
CAS 64-17-5
A low-molecular-weight aliphatic alcohol used as an industrial solvent, chemical feedstock, and extraction medium in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics.
Biocidal Action
Defoaming / Foam Control
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Glycols & Polyols
Ethylene Glycol (MEG, EG)
CAS 107-21-1
A clear, hygroscopic diol used in polyester and PET production, antifreeze formulations, heat-transfer fluids, and aircraft de-icing applications.
Moisture Control
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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
Color / Pigmentation
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