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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTMS)
CAS 2530-85-0
A methacrylate-functional trimethoxysilane that copolymerizes into resins while anchoring to glass, ceramic, and metal. It promotes resin-to-glass, resin-to-metal, and resin-to-resin bonds and is used to formulate adhesives with built-in primer systems and to make organosiloxane copolymers.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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3,4,5,6-Tetrachlorophthalonitrile
CAS 1953-99-7
Chlorinated phthalonitrile intermediate; precursor to halogenated copper-phthalocyanine pigments (Coatings & Construction, Plastics & Polymers) Building block for agrochemical and specialty chemical synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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4-Benzoyl-4′-methyldiphenyl sulfide (BMS)
CAS 83846-85-9
Type II thioether-benzophenone photoinitiator with extended absorption, used with amine synergists in UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Improves cure speed and surface cure of UV/UV-LED inks and varnishes (Industrial Manufacturing) Sensitizes cure of UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
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4-Benzoylbiphenyl (PBZ)
CAS 2128-93-0
Type II benzophenone-class photoinitiator with red-shifted absorption for high-throughput surface cure of UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Used with amine synergists in UV/UV-LED inks (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
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4-Chlorobenzophenone (CBZ)
CAS 134-85-0
Type II chlorinated-benzophenone photoinitiator with shifted absorption for surface cure of UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Used with amine synergists in UV inks and varnishes (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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4-Methylbenzophenone (MBZ)
CAS 134-84-9
Type II benzophenone-derivative photoinitiator used with amine synergists for surface cure of UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Often blended with benzophenone as a liquid-friendly eutectic for UV/UV-LED inks (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives in amine-synergist systems (Plastics & Polymers)
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Amines & Amides
4-Methylmorpholine (NMM)
CAS 109-02-4
Tertiary-amine catalyst for polyester-polyol polyurethane flexible block foam Mild basic catalyst that promotes the urethane cure reaction Also serves as an acid scavenger/base in related industrial syntheses
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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4,4′-Bis(diethylamino)benzophenone
CAS 90-93-7
Aminobenzophenone sensitizer/co-initiator that extends Type II cure to longer wavelengths in UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Photosensitizer for UV/UV-LED inks, often paired with thioxanthones (Industrial Manufacturing) Sensitizes cure of pigmented UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
4,4′-Diaminodicyclohexylmethane (PACM, H12MDA)
CAS 1761-71-3
A cycloaliphatic diamine hardener and isocyanate precursor prized for light-stable, weather-resistant networks. Diamines of this class are used as curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy resins and as chemical intermediates, including the precursor to hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI) for light-stable polyurethanes.
Crosslinking / Curing
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4,4′-Methylenebis(2-methylcyclohexylamine) (MMCA)
CAS 6864-37-5
A cycloaliphatic diamine that cures epoxy systems into light-stable, heat-resistant networks. Diamines of this class are used as curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy resins and as chemical intermediates.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Amines & Amides
4,4′-Methylenebis(N-sec-butylcyclohexylamine)
CAS 154279-60-4
Cycloaliphatic secondary-diamine chain extender/curative for cast PU elastomers Slows reactivity vs aromatic curatives for longer pot life and light-stable (non-yellowing) elastomers Used in high-performance, aliphatic PU coatings and castings
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4,4′-Oxybis(benzenesulfonyl Hydrazide)
CAS 80-51-3
Synthesis Intermediate
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Esters
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
CAS 77-90-7
Plasticizing
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Polymers & Resins
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
CAS 156798-18-4
A hydrophobically modified acrylic copolymer used as an associative rheology modifier and thickener. Copolymers of this class are used as rheology modifiers and thickeners that build viscosity and stabilize aqueous personal-care and household formulations on neutralization.
Viscosity Modification
Thickening / Rheology
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
CAS 176429-87-1
A hydrophobically modified acrylic thickener that emulsifies and gels oily phases with minimal additional emulsifier. It is used as a rheology modifier, emulsion stabilizer and gelling agent that thickens and stabilizes emulsions, including those with high oil or electrolyte loads.
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
CAS 676168-27-7
An associative acrylic thickener engineered to build viscosity and stabilize surfactant and emulsion systems. Copolymers of this class function as rheology modifiers and thickeners, building viscosity and providing suspension and emulsion stability in aqueous personal-care and household formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
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Acids & Salts
Acrylic Acid (AA)
CAS 79-10-7
The base monomer of the acrylics value chain, feeding superabsorbents, acrylate esters, and waterborne polymers. Most is converted to acrylate esters (ethyl, butyl, methyl, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate) and to polyacrylic acid and its salts; major polymer outlets include superabsorbents, coatings, adhesives, paints, and emulsion polymers.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Surfactants - Anionic
Acrylic Acid/AMPS Copolymer (AA/AMPS)
CAS 40623-75-4
A water-soluble acrylic copolymer used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in water treatment. Copolymers of this class are used in water treatment as scale inhibitors and dispersants, controlling calcium, phosphate, and iron scale in cooling water, boilers, and reverse-osmosis systems.
Chelation / Sequestration
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Activated Carbon (Activated Charcoal, GAC)
CAS 7440-44-0
A high-surface-area adsorbent for purification of water, air, gases, and process streams. It is used as an adsorbent for purification and decolorization of water, air, gases, and liquids, and as a reducing agent in process applications.
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Acids & Salts
Adipic Acid
CAS 124-04-9
The dicarboxylic-acid backbone of nylon 6,6, polyester polyols, and plasticizers. Its principal markets are feedstock for nylon 6,6 resins and fibers, polyester polyols, and plasticizers; it is also used in polyurethane foams, lubricants, adhesives, and as a food acidulant.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate (AlCl3·6H2O)
CAS 7784-13-6
The water-soluble hydrated aluminum chloride used in cosmetic astringent and industrial processing formulations. It is used as an astringent/antiperspirant ingredient in cosmetics and as a precursor and processing aid in textile dyeing, wood preservation, and photographic and petroleum applications.
Color / Pigmentation
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Aluminum Chloride, Anhydrous (AlCl3)
CAS 7446-70-0
The benchmark Lewis-acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts chemistry and a precursor to aluminum compounds. It is the classic catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation and serves as a chemical intermediate for numerous aluminum compounds, with further use in petroleum cracking and the manufacture of rubbers and…
Color / Pigmentation
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Aluminum Diethylphosphinate
CAS 225789-38-8
Flame Retardancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Hydroxide (ATH, Alumina Trihydrate)
CAS 21645-51-2
A halogen-free mineral flame retardant that quenches fire by releasing water as it decomposes. In plastics, rubber, and latex foams it releases water on heating to retard flame and suppress smoke.
Color / Pigmentation
Flame Retardancy
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Amino-Functional Silicone (Aminosilicone)
CAS 71750-80-6
An amine-modified siloxane that anchors to fiber surfaces to deliver durable softness and smoothness. The pendant amine groups give it strong substantivity to fibers, making it a softening and conditioning agent for textile finishing.
Conditioning
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Amines & Amides
Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA)
CAS 111-41-1
A bifunctional amino-alcohol intermediate for chelants, surfactants, and metalworking-fluid additives. It is used as a chemical intermediate, a textile-finishing compound, and an additive to metalworking/cutting oils, and it functions as a corrosion inhibitor and pH-regulating agent.
Crosslinking / Curing
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Polyphosphate (APP)
CAS 68333-79-9
A halogen-free phosphate widely used as the acid source in intumescent fire-retardant systems. It is used as a halogen-free flame retardant in intumescent coatings and polymers and as a phosphorus-nitrogen source in liquid fertilizers.
pH Adjustment
Flame Retardancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Amorphous Silica (Synthetic Amorphous Silica, Silicon Dioxide)
CAS 7631-86-9
A versatile synthetic silica engineered for flow, rheology, and reinforcement across powders, liquids, and rubber. It is used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powders, a liquid carrier and adsorbent, a viscosity-control/thickening agent, a defoamer, a mild abrasive, and a reinforcing filler in rubber…
Thickening / Rheology
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Antimony Trioxide (Antimony(III) Oxide, ATO)
CAS 1309-64-4
A flame-retardant synergist and polyester catalyst with opacifying and pigment functions. It is used as a flame-retardant synergist in plastics and textiles, a plastics stabilizer, a polycondensation catalyst (including for PET), an opacifier in glass, ceramics, and enamels, and a pigment.
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Acids & Salts
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
CAS 50-81-7
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a water-soluble antioxidant and reducing agent for food preservation, fortification, personal care and analysis.
Preservation
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Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, BMDBM)
CAS 70356-09-1
The dominant UV-A organic filter specified in broad-spectrum sun-care formulations. It is used as a UV-A filter and absorber in sunscreen and sun-care products and as a cosmetic UV filter.
UV Protection
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Acids & Salts
Azelaic Acid
CAS 123-99-9
Synthesis Intermediate
Conditioning
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BAPO Photoinitiator (Phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine Oxide)
CAS 162881-26-7
Type I bis-acylphosphine-oxide (BAPO) photoinitiator giving deep through-cure of pigmented and white UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Long-wavelength absorption suits UV-LED and thick-film inks/electronics where surface initiators fail to cure depth (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures thick UV/EB adhesives, gel coats and composite layers with low yellowing…
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Barium Sulfate (Barite, Barytes)
CAS 7727-43-7
A high-density, inert sulfate that adds weight to drilling muds and body to filled formulations. Its high specific gravity makes it the standard weighting agent in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids and a high-density aggregate for radiation-shielding concrete.
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Benzil dimethyl ketal (2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone)
CAS 24650-42-8
Highly reactive Type I benzil-ketal photoinitiator for fast cure of clear UV coatings and varnishes (Coatings & Construction) Used in UV inks and high-speed line curing (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures clear UV-curable adhesives, composites and unsaturated-polyester systems (Plastics & Polymers)
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Benzoin
CAS 119-53-9
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Benzophenone (BP)
CAS 119-61-9
Classic Type II hydrogen-abstraction photoinitiator, used with amine synergists for surface cure of UV coatings and varnishes (Coatings & Construction) Low-cost initiator for UV/UV-LED inks and overprint varnish (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives in amine-synergist systems (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Beta-Carotene
CAS 7235-40-7
A carotenoid pigment and provitamin A in a water-dispersible form for food and supplement use. Established uses include service as a yellow/orange colorant for foods, a provitamin A source in nutritional supplements and animal feed, and a cosmetic colorant.
Color / Pigmentation
Preservation
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Amines & Amides
Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether
CAS 3033-62-3
Powerful blowing catalyst selective for the water-isocyanate (CO2-generating) reaction in PU foam Used in flexible, molded and rigid foam to drive rise/cell-opening Often blended with gelling catalysts to balance the foam reaction profile
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Bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl) ether in Dipropylene Glycol (70/30)
CAS 3033-62-3
Diluted, easier-to-meter 70% BDMAEE blowing catalyst in dipropylene glycol carrier Drives the water-isocyanate blow reaction in flexible and molded PU foam DPG carrier improves handling and dosing accuracy
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Bis(hexamethylene Triamine Penta(methylene Phosphonic Acid)) (BHMTPMPA)
CAS 34690-00-1
A high-charge-density aminophosphonate sequestrant engineered for scale and corrosion control in demanding aqueous systems. Documented uses include service as an anti-scaling agent and corrosion inhibitor, with industrial reporting in oil and gas drilling, extraction, and chemical manufacturing.
Chelation / Sequestration
Scale Inhibition
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl] Disulfide (TESPD)
CAS 56706-10-6
A disulfide-functional organosilane that couples silica filler into rubber networks during mixing. It is used as an adhesion/cohesion promoter, intermediate, processing aid, and chemical reaction regulator.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl] Tetrasulfide (TESPT)
CAS 40372-72-3
A sulfur-bearing organosilane that chemically couples silica reinforcing filler into rubber during compounding. It is used as an adhesion/cohesion promoter and processing aid, and it acts as a binder linking inorganic fillers to organic polymer matrices.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol A (BPA)
CAS 80-05-7
A diphenol monomer that is the principal building block for polycarbonate and epoxy resins. Its largest use is the manufacture of polycarbonate, followed by epoxy resins (reacted with epichlorohydrin); it is also used in unsaturated polyester, polysulfone, and polyetherimide resins and as a chemical intermediate.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol F (BPF)
CAS 620-92-8
A low-viscosity bisphenol used to make high-performance epoxy resins and protective coatings. It is used to make epoxy resins and coatings for applications such as lacquers, varnishes, liners, and adhesives.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol F Diglycidyl Ether Epoxy Resin (DGEBF, BPF Epoxy)
CAS 9003-36-5
A bisphenol-F epoxy resin for coatings, adhesives, and composite systems. It is used to formulate protective coatings, adhesives, composite laminates, and castings.
Crosslinking / Curing
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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
Difunctional, low-migration/low-odor liquid alpha-ketoester photoinitiator blend for clear UV coatings and varnishes (Coatings & Construction) Designed for low-migration UV/UV-LED packaging inks and overprint varnish (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures clear UV-curable adhesives and plastics with reduced extractables (Plastics & Polymers)
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Esters
Butyl Acrylate (n-Butyl Acrylate, BA)
CAS 141-32-2
An acrylate monomer that softens and toughens latex polymers for coatings, adhesives, and sealants. It is used to produce coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, textiles, plastics, and elastomers, including architectural latex coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
Film Formation
Synthesis Intermediate
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