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Specialty Additives
Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame K, Ace-K)
CAS 55589-62-3
A synthetic non-nutritive sweetener used in foods, beverages, and oral-care products; heat-stable and often blended with other sweeteners.
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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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Alkyl Ketene Dimer (AKD Sizing Agent)
CAS 144245-85-2
A hydrophobic neutral-sizing agent applied as wax or emulsion to improve water resistance and liquid hold-out in printing, writing, and packaging papers.
Film Formation
Moisture Control
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Alpha Arbutin (α-Arbutin)
CAS 84380-01-8
A glycosidic hydroquinone derivative used as a skin-brightening agent and antioxidant in cosmetic formulations.
Conditioning
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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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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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Anhydrous Lactose (Lactose)
CAS 63-42-3
A water-free crystalline disaccharide powder used as a diluent and filler-binder in pharmaceutical tablets, capsules, and direct-compression formulations.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Ascorbyl Glucoside (2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-Ascorbic Acid)
CAS 129499-78-1
A stable glucoside derivative of vitamin C used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Preservation
Conditioning
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Astaxanthin
CAS 472-61-7
A red-orange xanthophyll carotenoid used as a pigment in aquaculture feed and as a colorant in feed, food, and cosmetics applications.
Color / Pigmentation
Preservation
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Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, BMDBM)
CAS 70356-09-1
A UV-A absorber used in sunscreen, sun-care products, and cosmetic formulations to provide broad-spectrum ultraviolet protection.
UV Protection
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Bakuchiol
CAS 10309-37-2
A naturally occurring meroterpene phenol used as an antimicrobial active ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
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BAPO Photoinitiator (Phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine Oxide)
CAS 162881-26-7
A bis-acylphosphine oxide photoinitiator generating high radical efficiency for deep through-cure in pigmented UV/LED coatings, inks, and thick castings.
Crosslinking / Curing
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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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Benzil dimethyl ketal (2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone)
CAS 24650-42-8
A white crystalline Type I photoinitiator that cleaves under UV to generate radicals for fast, deep cure of clear coatings, adhesives, and UV systems.
Crosslinking / Curing
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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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Benzoin
CAS 119-53-9
A resinous compound used as a fixative in fragrances, a curing agent in epoxy resins, and a photoinitator in UV-curable coatings.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Benzophenone (BP)
CAS 119-61-9
A white crystalline ketone photoinitiator that abstracts hydrogen from amines to initiate UV surface cure in coatings, inks, and adhesives.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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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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Surfactants - Nonionic
Beta-Arbutin (Arbutin)
CAS 497-76-7
A hydroquinone glucoside used as a skin-conditioning agent, antioxidant, and polymerization inhibitor in personal-care and photographic applications.
Conditioning
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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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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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Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus)
CAS 84082-34-8
A botanical extract from bilberry fruit standardized for anthocyanin content, used as a raw material in dietary supplements, functional foods, and cosmetics.
Preservation
Conditioning
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Biotin (Vitamin B7)
CAS 58-85-5
A water-soluble B-vitamin and enzyme cofactor used in nutritional supplements, animal feed, and cosmetic hair and skin conditioning products.
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Bis(triazinylamino)stilbene Disulfonate (Optical Brightener, FWA)
CAS 16090-02-1
A stilbene-type fluorescent whitening agent that offsets yellowing in fabrics, paper, and textiles by fluorescing under UV light.
Color / Pigmentation
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Blend of 2-ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylacetate and 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl 2-oxo-2-phenylacetate
CAS 211510-16-6
A liquid phenylglyoxylate ester blend providing low-odor, low-migration UV surface cure for clear coatings and inks without requiring amines.
Crosslinking / Curing
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Bromelain
CAS 9001-00-7
A proteolytic enzyme complex from pineapple used to hydrolyze proteins in meat tenderizing, beer production, and food processing applications.
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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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Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
CAS 25013-16-5
A phenolic antioxidant and preservative used to inhibit oxidation and stabilize fats, oils, polymers, and cosmetic formulations.
Preservation
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Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
CAS 128-37-0
A hindered-phenol antioxidant that inhibits oxidation in fuels, lubricating oils, waxes, synthetic rubbers, and plastics.
Preservation
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C16-20 Branched Alcohols (Guerbet Alcohol)
CAS 70693-04-8
A branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient and lubricant base fluid, valued for low pour point and oxidative stability in personal care.
Emolliency
Solvency
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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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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 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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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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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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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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Capsaicin
CAS 404-86-4
A pungent alkaloid extract from Capsicum peppers used as a flavoring agent, animal repellent, and active ingredient in self-defense formulations.
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Carbazole Oxime-Ester Photoinitiator
CAS 478556-66-0
A yellow carbazole oxime-ester photoinitiator offering high UV sensitivity for pigmented photoresists, color filters, and black-matrix display applications.
Crosslinking / Curing
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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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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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Catalase (Catalase Enzyme)
CAS 9001-05-2
An enzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, used to remove residual peroxide in textile and paper bleaching operations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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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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Centella Asiatica Extract (Gotu Kola)
CAS 84696-21-9
A standardized botanical extract used as a skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetics and personal-care formulations and as a raw material.
Conditioning
Preservation
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Ceramide
CAS 100403-19-8
A sphingolipid amide that conditions skin and hair in leave-on cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
Emolliency
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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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Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
CAS 110483-07-3
A synthetic fatty amide used as a skin-conditioning agent, emollient, and humectant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Moisture Control
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