Specialty Additives
Polymeric HALS Light Stabilizer (Chimassorb 944 Type)
CAS 71878-19-8
UV Protection
Preservation
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Polymers & Resins
Polymeric MDI (PMDI)
CAS 9016-87-9
Polymeric MDI is a brown liquid polymethylene polyphenylene polyisocyanate with an average isocyanate functionality above two. It is the workhorse isocyanate component for rigid polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) foams, binders and two-component polyurethane systems
Crosslinking / Curing
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Polymers & Resins
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
CAS 9011-14-7
A glass-clear acrylic thermoplastic, and in microsphere form a soft-focus texturizing powder. In primary and sheet form it is used for rigid transparent glazing, signage, coatings and molded parts; as fine spherical microspheres it is used as a bulking agent and slip modifier in cosmetics.
Film Formation
Slip / Release
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
CAS 68554-70-1
A crosslinked silicone resin in spherical-powder form that rolls between surfaces for slip and a soft-focus, matte finish. It is used as a bulking agent and slip modifier that imparts a smooth, dry, soft-focus feel in color cosmetics and skin-care formulations.
Film Formation
Conditioning
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate (Polysorbate 85)
CAS 26266-57-9
The triester member of the sorbitan-ester surfactant family, supplied as a low-HLB nonionic emulsifier for water-in-oil and lubricant systems. Its low hydrophile-lipophile balance suits it to emulsification, dispersing, and stabilizing duty in cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Polymers & Resins
Polypropylene (PP)
CAS 9003-07-0
A lightweight, chemically resistant polyolefin spanning rigid packaging, fibers, and automotive parts. It is converted into rigid packaging, fibers and nonwovens, films, and molded components for automotive and consumer goods.
Viscosity Modification
Film Formation
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Glycols & Polyols
Polypropylene Glycol (PPG-26)
CAS 25322-69-4
A medium-chain polyether polyol delivering surfactancy, lubricity, and defoaming across industrial and personal-care formulations. Polypropylene glycols serve as nonionic surfactants and wetting agents, lubricant and functional-fluid base fluids, defoamers, and intermediates in polyurethane manufacture.
Emolliency
Solvency
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-10
CAS 68610-92-4
A quaternized cellulose-ether polymer used as the cationic conditioning backbone in rinse-off and leave-on hair care. In personal-care formulations it functions as a hair-conditioning agent, antistatic agent, and film former, and it contributes to viscosity control.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-11
CAS 53633-54-8
A vinylpyrrolidone-based cationic copolymer chosen for film strength and conditioning in hair-styling and rinse-off products. It serves as a film former, hair fixative, antistatic, and conditioning agent in personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-2
CAS 68555-36-2
A cationic polyurea ionene supplied as a substantive conditioning and antistatic agent for hair and skin care. It is used in personal-care formulations as an antistatic and hair-conditioning agent.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-28
CAS 131954-48-8
A vinylpyrrolidone and quaternary-acrylamide copolymer used where styling hold and conditioning feel are needed together. It functions as a film former, hair fixative, antistatic, and conditioning agent in personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Cationic
Polyquaternium-7 (Acrylamide/DADMAC Copolymer)
CAS 26590-05-6
The high-volume acrylamide-diallyldimethylammonium copolymer relied on for conditioning that stays compatible with surfactant cleansers. It is used in personal-care formulations as a hair-conditioning, antistatic, and film-forming agent, and it is compatible with anionic surfactant systems.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polysilicone-19
CAS 156065-02-0
A film-forming silicone polymer engineered for durable, flexible deposition in hair-styling and conditioning systems. It functions as a film former and conditioning agent, depositing a flexible silicone film on hair.
Film Formation
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 20 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monolaurate)
CAS 9005-64-5
The high-HLB laurate polysorbate, supplied as a nonionic solubilizer and oil-in-water emulsifier for clear and low-oil systems. Its high hydrophile-lipophile balance makes it an emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent, and dispersant in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 40 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monopalmitate)
CAS 9005-66-7
The palmitate polysorbate, a nonionic emulsifier bridging the laurate and stearate grades for oil-in-water systems. It serves as an emulsifier, surface-active agent, and stabilizer in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 60 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monostearate)
CAS 9005-67-8
The stearate polysorbate, a staple nonionic emulsifier for creams, lotions, and bakery and dairy systems. Per FDA and ECHA references it is used as an emulsifier, surface-active agent, stabilizer or thickener, and flavoring agent in foods, in cosmetics, and as a lubricant and finish emulsifier…
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 80 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monooleate)
CAS 9005-65-6
The oleate polysorbate and the family's highest-demand grade, a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer for broad formulation use. It functions as an emulsifier, solubilizer, surface-active agent, and stabilizer in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 85 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate)
CAS 9005-70-3
The trioleate, low-HLB polysorbate, supplied where lipophilic emulsification and dispersing are required. Its low hydrophile-lipophile balance suits it to emulsification, dispersing, and stabilizing in cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Polymers & Resins
Polystyrene (PS)
CAS 9003-53-6
A clear, rigid styrenic available as solid resin or expandable bead for packaging and insulation. General-purpose (GPPS) and high-impact (HIPS) grades are used in packaging, disposable foodservice items, and appliance and electronics housings.
Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Dispersion
CAS 9002-84-0
A waterborne route to PTFE's non-stick, low-friction surface on coated and impregnated substrates. It is applied as a non-stick, low-friction, and chemically resistant coating and is used to impregnate glass fabric, bearings, and other substrates.
Thickening / Rheology
Lubrication
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Glycols & Polyols
Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol
CAS 25190-06-1
Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) is a linear polyether diol with hydroxyl groups at both chain ends. The ~2000 g/mol grade is a soft-segment building block for high-performance polyurethanes, valued for the resilience and abrasion resistance it builds into cast elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane and spandex fiber
Film Formation
Synthesis Intermediate
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Glycols & Polyols
Polytetramethylene ether glycol (Mn ~1000)
CAS 25190-06-1
Soft-segment polyether polyol (Mn ~1000) for cast and TPU polyurethane elastomers Key raw material for spandex/elastane fiber production Imparts hydrolysis resistance, low-temperature flexibility and resilience to PU
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Glycols & Polyols
Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG)
CAS 25190-06-1
Soft-segment polyether polyol for high-performance PU elastomers and TPU Higher-MW grade for softer, more extensible cast elastomers and spandex Provides resilience, abrasion and hydrolysis resistance
Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Polyurethane
CAS 9009-54-5
Film Formation
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Polymers & Resins
Polyurethane (PU)
A tunable polymer platform spanning soft foams to tough elastomers and protective coatings. It is supplied in primary forms for flexible and rigid foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
Film Formation
Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH)
CAS 9002-89-5
A water-soluble synthetic polymer valued for film strength, adhesion, and emulsion-stabilizing power across textiles, paper, and packaging. Established uses include textile warp sizing, paper sizing and coating, water-based adhesives, protective-colloid and stabilizer duty in emulsion polymerization, and water-soluble films and fibers.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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Polymers & Resins
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
CAS 9002-86-2
A versatile chlorinated polymer that runs from rigid pipe to flexible film depending on its additive package. Rigid grades go into pipe, fittings, profiles, and siding, while plasticized grades are used in flooring, films, sheet, and wire and cable insulation.
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Polymers & Resins
Polyvinylcaprolactam (PVCap)
CAS 25189-83-7
A thermoresponsive vinyl-lactam polymer best known as a kinetic gas-hydrate inhibitor in oil-and-gas flow assurance. Its principal established industrial use is as a kinetic hydrate inhibitor for gas-hydrate control in oil-and-gas flow assurance; it is also used as a film-forming and thickening polymer.
Film Formation
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Specialty Additives
Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX)
CAS 2720-73-2
A sulfide-mineral flotation collector supplied to mineral-processing and mining operations. Its established use is as a collector in the froth flotation of sulfide minerals during ore concentration.
Wetting
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Potassium Bicarbonate (Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate)
CAS 298-14-6
A mild alkali and carbon-dioxide source supplied for leavening, pH buffering, and dry-chemical fire suppression. Established uses include leavening in baking, acidity regulation and buffering as a food additive, and service as a dry-chemical fire-extinguishing agent.
pH Adjustment
Biocidal Action
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Bitartrate
CAS 868-14-4
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Carbonate (Dipotassium Carbonate)
CAS 584-08-7
A mild alkali for glass and ceramics, soap making, drying duty, and pH control. Established uses include glass and ceramics manufacture, soap making, desiccant and drying duty (including drying of organic liquids), gas purification, leather tanning and finishing, and use in dyes, pigments, and printing…
pH Adjustment
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Anionic
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (Cetyl Phosphate, Potassium Salt)
CAS 19035-79-1
An anionic phosphate-ester emulsifier supplied for robust oil-in-water emulsions in personal-care and industrial systems. It functions as an emulsifier and surface-active agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Chloride (MOP, Muriate of Potash)
CAS 7447-40-7
The dominant source of agronomic potassium, doubling as a brine salt for oilfield drilling and completion fluids. It is the most widely used potash fertilizer and also serves as a feedstock for other potassium chemicals, as a shale-stabilizing salt in oilfield drilling and completion fluids,…
Viscosity Modification
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Citrate (Tripotassium Citrate Monohydrate)
CAS 6100-05-6
A buffering and chelating citrate salt for food, beverage, and industrial pH-control duty. Established uses include acidity regulation and buffering, sequestrant and chelating duty, and stabilizer and emulsifying-salt function in food and beverage applications.
Chelation / Sequestration
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Citrate (Tripotassium Citrate, Anhydrous)
CAS 866-84-2
The anhydrous tripotassium citrate grade for buffering, sequestering, and emulsifying-salt applications. Established uses include acidity regulation and buffering, sequestrant and chelating duty, and stabilizer and emulsifying-salt function in food and beverage applications.
Chelation / Sequestration
pH Adjustment
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Esters
Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Acid, Potassium Salt)
CAS 61789-30-8
A potassium soap of coconut fatty acids supplied as a high-foaming cleansing surfactant base for liquid soaps. It is used as a cleansing surfactant and foaming agent in liquid soaps and in personal-care and household cleansers.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Specialty Additives
Potassium Ethyl Xanthate (PEX)
CAS 140-90-9
A short-chain xanthate flotation collector and analytical reagent for sulfide-mineral processing. It is used as a collector in the froth flotation of sulfide minerals and as a reagent in analytical chemistry.
Wetting
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Fluoride (KF)
CAS 7789-23-3
A dry, water-soluble fluoride salt that delivers nucleophilic fluoride for synthesis, brazing flux, and glass-finishing operations. It serves as a fluorine source and base catalyst in organic synthesis, as the active component of silver-soldering and brazing fluxes, and as an etching agent for glass.
Biocidal Action
Synthesis Intermediate
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Potassium Humate
CAS 68514-28-3
Chelation / Sequestration
Conditioning
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH, Caustic Potash)
CAS 1310-58-3
A high-purity caustic alkali for saponification, alkaline electrolytes, and metal- and wafer-cleaning baths. It is used to manufacture liquid and soft soaps, as an electrolyte in alkaline batteries, and as an etchant and cleaning alkali in electroplating and semiconductor processing.
pH Adjustment
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Lactate
CAS 996-31-6
pH Adjustment
Preservation
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Metabisulfite (Potassium Pyrosulfite)
CAS 16731-55-8
A solid source of sulfur dioxide used as an antioxidant, preservative, and bleaching agent in winemaking, brewing, and food. Established uses include antioxidant and preservative duty in winemaking, brewing, and the preservation of fruits and vegetables; bleaching; and use as a developing agent in photographic…
Preservation
Biocidal Action
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter)
CAS 7757-79-1
A dual-nutrient oxidizing salt serving fertilizer, pyrotechnic, glass, and metal heat-treating markets. Established uses include a combined potassium-and-nitrogen fertilizer, an oxidizer in pyrotechnics and propellant formulations, a raw material in glass manufacture, a component of molten-salt baths for tempering steel, and a color-retention and curing…
Preservation
Corrosion Inhibition
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Permanganate
CAS 7722-64-7
Biocidal Action
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Potassium Polyacrylate (Superabsorbent Polymer)
CAS 25608-12-2
Moisture Control
Thickening / Rheology
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Specialty Additives
Potassium Silicate
CAS 1312-76-1
Film Formation
Corrosion Inhibition
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Acids & Salts
Potassium Sorbate (E202)
CAS 24634-61-5
A water-soluble sorbate salt that controls mold and yeast across food, beverage, and cosmetic systems. It functions as a preservative and mold and yeast inhibitor in foods, beverages, wine, and personal-care formulations.
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