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Butyl Methacrylate (BMA)
CAS 97-88-1
An acrylic comonomer for coating, adhesive, and textile/leather/paper finishing resin systems. It is polymerized into solvent and emulsion coatings, adhesives, and textile, leather, and paper finishes, and is used as a lube-oil additive component.
Film Formation
Viscosity Modification
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Butyl Oleate
CAS 142-77-8
A fatty-acid ester used as a plasticizer and lubricant in polymer and industrial formulations. Esters of this type function as plasticizers and lubricants in polymer processing and as emollients in industrial and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Lubrication
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Butyl Stearate
CAS 123-95-5
A long-chain fatty ester serving as a plasticizer, lubricant, and cosmetic emollient. It is used as a plasticizer for cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, and polystyrene; as a lubricant in PVC extrusion and molding; and as an emollient in creams, lotions, and lipsticks.
Emolliency
Lubrication
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Amines & Amides
Butylamine (n-Butylamine)
CAS 109-73-9
A primary aliphatic amine intermediate for rubber chemicals, agrochemicals, dyes, and emulsifiers. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber accelerators and vulcanizing agents, agrochemicals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, emulsifiers, and synthetic tanning agents.
Crosslinking / Curing
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Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
CAS 25013-16-5
A phenolic antioxidant that retards oxidation across foods, feeds, oils, and polymers. Established uses include service as an oxidation inhibitor and preservative in foods, animal feeds, and cosmetics, and as a stabilizer for essential oils, paraffin, fats, and polyethylenes.
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Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
CAS 128-37-0
A general-purpose hindered-phenol antioxidant that interrupts radical chain oxidation across fuels, polymers, and oils. It inhibits oxidation in fuels, lubricating and process oils, waxes, synthetic rubbers, and plastics, functions as an anti-skinning agent in paints and inks, and in purified grades serves as a food…
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Polymers & Resins
C12-C14 Alkyl Glycidyl Ether (AGE)
CAS 68609-97-2
A long-chain aliphatic reactive diluent for low-viscosity, flexible epoxy systems. Like other glycidyl ethers, it is added to epoxy resin systems to reduce viscosity and to improve wetting and flexibility.
Crosslinking / Curing
Viscosity Modification
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Caged Bicyclic Phosphate Flame Retardant (PEPA)
CAS 5301-78-0
PEPA is a phosphorus-rich caged bicyclic phosphate that serves as a char-forming, intumescent flame retardant and as a reactive building block for halogen-free flame-retardant systems. On heating it promotes a protective surface char that shields the underlying polymer and limits fuel release. Its pendant hydroxymethyl…
Flame Retardancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Calcium Carbonate
CAS 471-34-1
A versatile mineral filler, extender, and acid-neutralizing additive across plastics, paper, coatings, and food. It is used as a filler and extender in plastics, paper, paints, adhesives, and sealants; as an opacifier, pH/buffering agent, and abrasive; and as a food additive (dough conditioner, anti-caking, and…
Color / Pigmentation
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Acids & Salts
Calcium Lactate
CAS 814-80-2
pH Adjustment
Chelation / Sequestration
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Calcium Silicate
CAS 1344-95-2
A high-absorbency mineral additive that keeps powders free-flowing and reinforces compounded materials. It is used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powders, as an absorbent for liquids and gases, as a reinforcing filler in elastomers and plastics, and as a constituent of lime glass,…
Thickening / Rheology
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Calcium Stearate
CAS 1592-23-0
A metallic-soap additive that lubricates, releases, and scavenges acid across plastics and building materials. It stabilizes PVC resins, acts as a release agent for molded plastics, and waterproofs fabrics, cement, and stucco.
Surfactancy
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Acids & Salts
Carbamide Peroxide (Urea Peroxide, Urea Hydrogen Peroxide)
CAS 124-43-6
A stable, dry-handling source of hydrogen peroxide for oxidation and bleaching duties. It is used as a controlled oxidizing and bleaching agent - including hair bleaching and oxidation of permanent-wave systems - and in plastics manufacture, blueprint development, and starch modification.
pH Adjustment
Biocidal Action
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Specialty Additives
Carbazole Oxime-Ester Photoinitiator
CAS 478556-66-0
This is a high-sensitivity Type I oxime-ester photoinitiator built on a carbazole chromophore. Under UV exposure it fragments to generate free radicals that initiate polymerization, and its high light absorptivity lets it drive cure in deeply pigmented and heavily filled formulations where conventional photoinitiators stall.…
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Carbon Black (CB)
CAS 1333-86-4
Engineered elemental carbon that reinforces rubber and delivers deep, durable black coloration. It is used as a reinforcing filler in rubber, including tires, and as a black pigment in inks, coatings and plastics.
Color / Pigmentation
UV Protection
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Carnauba Wax
CAS 8015-86-9
The hardest commercial natural wax, prized for the high gloss and elevated melt point it brings to polishes and coatings. It is used to impart gloss and hardness in automotive, furniture, and shoe polishes, as a coating and release agent, in paper and surface coatings,…
Film Formation
Lubrication
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Cetyl Alcohol (1-Hexadecanol)
CAS 36653-82-4
A C16 fatty alcohol that thickens, opacifies, and stabilizes emulsions while leaving a smooth emollient feel. It is used as an emollient, emulsion modifier, and opacifying agent in cosmetics and as an emulsifying and stiffening aid in pharmaceutical preparations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Cetyl Esters Wax (Synthetic Spermaceti)
A synthetic spermaceti-type wax that adds structure and a smooth, velvety slip to creams, sticks, and balms. It is used in cosmetic and topical formulations as an emollient and as a consistency- and viscosity-building (stiffening) agent.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Chromium(III) Oxide (Chromium Oxide Green, Cr2O3)
CAS 1308-38-9
A heat- and light-stable green oxide spanning pigments, abrasives, refractories and chromium metallurgy. Its hardness suits it to abrasive and polishing compounds and its thermal stability to refractory materials.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Cocamine Ethoxylate (Ethoxylated Coco Amine)
CAS 61791-14-8
An ethoxylated coco-amine surfactant for emulsification and latex stabilization. The ethoxylated fatty-amine structure provides emulsifying, wetting, and antistatic function and is used as a stabilizer in latex and emulsion systems.
Surfactancy
Corrosion Inhibition
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Polymers & Resins
Cresol Novolac Epoxy Resin (CNE, o-Cresol Novolac Epoxy)
CAS 37382-79-9
A high-functionality cresol-novolac epoxy for heat- and chemical-resistant cure. The high epoxy functionality produces heat- and chemical-resistant cured networks used in protective coatings, adhesives, and electrical laminates.
Crosslinking / Curing
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate (CDP)
CAS 26444-49-5
Flame retardant plasticizer for flexible PVC, cellulose esters, and vinyl Low-temperature, fire-resistant plasticization for coatings and films Cost-effective aryl phosphate flexibilizer for fire-rated compounds
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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Amines & Amides
Cyanoethylated isophoronediamine (acrylonitrile / IPDA 1:1 Michael adduct)
CAS 93940-97-7
Mono-cyanoethylated IPDA modified-amine curing agent/crosslinker for epoxy and PU Lengthens pot life and lowers reactivity vs neat isophoronediamine Used in protective coatings, flooring and adhesives
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Cyanoethylated Isophoronediamine (Acrylonitrile-IPDA Adduct)
CAS 90530-15-7
Cyanoethylated isophoronediamine is the Michael-addition adduct of acrylonitrile onto isophoronediamine (IPDA). Capping part of the amine functionality lowers reactivity, which turns an otherwise fast cycloaliphatic diamine into a slower, easier-to-handle epoxy curing agent with a longer working window
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D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
CAS 59-02-9
Natural-source vitamin E supplied in powder form as an antioxidant active. Industry references record use as an antioxidant in oils and fats, a vitamin E nutrient and supplement, and an animal-feed additive.
Preservation
Conditioning
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Green No. 8
CAS 6358-69-6
A synthetic organic acid dye supplied as a water-soluble colorant. 8 is a synthetic organic acid dye supplied as a cosmetic and industrial colorant. Used to impart color in formulated products.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Orange No. 4 (Acid Orange 7, Orange II)
CAS 633-96-5
A water-soluble monoazo acid dye supplied as an orange colorant. 4 (C.I. Acid Orange 7 / Orange II, CI 15510, CAS 633-96-5), a monoazo acid dye.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Red 7 (Lithol Rubine BCA, Pigment Red 57:1)
CAS 5281-04-9
An insoluble calcium-salt azo red engineered for cosmetic and polymer coloration. Pigment Red 57:1) is a synthetic monoazo pigment supplied as a red colorant. It is used as a pigment in cosmetics and in plastics including PVC, polyolefins, ABS, PET and polystyrene.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
D&C Red No. 33
CAS 3567-69-9
A water-soluble red azo acid dye supplied as a cosmetic and industrial colorant. 33 is a synthetic red azo acid dye supplied as a colorant (product graded at ~83% dye content).
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Decamethyltetrasiloxane (MD2M)
CAS 141-62-8
Decamethyltetrasiloxane (MD2M) is a linear tetrasiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 2 cSt at 25°C. It is used as an intermediate in silicone polymer production and as a low-viscosity carrier fluid in industrial formulations.
Solvency
Slip / Release
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Decyl Oleate
CAS 3687-46-5
A light, fast-spreading emollient ester that delivers a non-greasy skin feel in creams and color cosmetics. It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Polymers & Resins
DGEBA Liquid Epoxy Resin (Bisphenol-A Diglycidyl Ether)
CAS 25068-38-6
The base liquid epoxy resin underpinning adhesives, coatings, and composites. It is used to formulate adhesives, protective and industrial coatings, castings and pottings, and fiberglass-reinforced composite laminates.
Film Formation
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Di-n-Butyl Phthalate (DBP)
CAS 84-74-2
An ortho-phthalate plasticizer and process aid for flexible polymer and coating performance. It is used as a plasticizer, as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, and as a laboratory reagent; it is also used in synthetic perfume bases.
Plasticizing
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Specialty Additives
Di(tert-Butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene
CAS 25155-25-3
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA, 4,4′-Methylenedianiline)
CAS 101-77-9
The aromatic diamine that feeds MDI manufacture and epoxy, polyamide, and polyimide chemistry. PubChem also records its use as an epoxy and polyurethane-elastomer curing agent and as a monomer for polyamide and polyimide resins.
Crosslinking / Curing
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Dibutyl Adipate (DBA)
CAS 105-99-7
A low-viscosity adipate ester offering emollient slip in cosmetics and plasticizer flexibility in polymers. It is used as an emollient and film-forming agent in cosmetics and as a plasticizer for PVC and polyurethane systems.
Emolliency
Plasticizing
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Dibutyl Maleate (DBM)
CAS 105-76-0
A plasticizing maleate diester that copolymerizes to build flexibility into the polymer backbone. The reactive double bond lets it copolymerize into vinyl and acrylic systems while contributing flexibility.
Crosslinking / Curing
Plasticizing
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Dicumyl Peroxide (DCP)
CAS 80-43-3
A high-efficiency radical source for crosslinking polyolefins and curing elastomers in bulk compounding operations. It crosslinks polyethylene, cures natural and synthetic rubber and silicone rubber, and acts as a polymerization initiator.
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Amines & Amides
Dicyandiamide
CAS 461-58-5
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Dicyclohexylmethane Diisocyanate (H12MDI, Hydrogenated MDI)
CAS 5124-30-1
The saturated MDI analog for non-yellowing, optically stable polyurethane coatings and elastomers. Industry references record its primary use in flexible coatings and polyurethane elastomers and in urethane products that do not yellow on light exposure.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Diethyl Fumarate (Fumaric Acid Diethyl Ester)
CAS 623-91-6
The trans-configured fumarate diester, valued as a reactive comonomer and synthesis intermediate. The unsaturated diester is used as a reactive comonomer and as an intermediate in organic and polymer synthesis.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Diethyl Maleate (DEM)
CAS 141-05-9
An unsaturated diester whose activated double bond drives Michael additions and copolymerizations. Its activated carbon-carbon double bond makes it a Michael acceptor and a comonomer for copolymers with styrene and vinyl chloride.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Diethylenetriamine (DETA)
CAS 111-40-0
A reactive polyamine whose three nitrogen sites make it a workhorse epoxy hardener and amide precursor. It is consumed in the production of reactive polyamide resins, fatty aminoamides, and imidazolines, and serves as a solvent and saponification agent.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)
CAS 28553-12-0
A high-volume PVC plasticizer that delivers durable flexibility to flexible-vinyl goods. It is used primarily to soften polyvinyl chloride and flexible vinyls, imparting flexibility to products such as wire and cable, flooring, and coated fabrics.
Lubrication
Plasticizing
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Dimethyl Carbonate
CAS 616-38-6
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Dimethyl Maleate (DMM)
CAS 624-48-6
A low-molecular-weight unsaturated maleate ester used as a synthetic building block. The reactive double bond supports addition and copolymerization chemistry. It is handled as a reactive intermediate in specialty-chemical synthesis.
Crosslinking / Curing
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Dimethylformamide (DMF)
CAS 68-12-2
A powerful polar aprotic solvent for dissolving resins, spinning fibers, and driving syntheses. It is used to spin acrylic fibers, to process polymer films and surface coatings, in synthetic leather and wire-enamel manufacture, and as a reaction and crystallization medium.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Dioctyl Adipate (DOA)
CAS 103-23-1
Plasticizing
Lubrication
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