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Magnesium Stearate
CAS 557-04-0
A workhorse metallic-soap lubricant and flow aid for tablet, powder, plastic, and cosmetic formulations. It is widely used as a lubricant, anticaking, and release agent in tableting and powder processing, as a lubricant and stabilizer in plastics, and as an emulsifying and refatting agent in…
Thickening / Rheology
Moisture Control
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Polymers & Resins
Maleic Acid-Acrylic Acid Copolymer (MA/AA)
CAS 26677-99-6
A low-molecular-weight polycarboxylate used to inhibit scale and disperse particulates in water systems. Used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in industrial water treatment and as a builder and anti-redeposition agent in detergents.
Film Formation
Scale Inhibition
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Maleic Anhydride (MAH)
CAS 108-31-6
The reactive anhydride monomer that underpins unsaturated polyester resins and maleic-modified chemistries. Industry references record its use in unsaturated polyester and alkyd-type resins, copolymerization reactions, coatings and paper-sizing resins, lube-oil dispersants and corrosion inhibitors, and the manufacture of fumaric and tartaric acids, plus its role…
Film Formation
Synthesis Intermediate
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Manganese Dioxide
CAS 1313-13-9
Technical-grade manganese dioxide for battery cathodes, synthetic oxidation, and glass and ceramic coloring. It is used primarily in dry-cell and alkaline batteries and as an oxidant in organic synthesis, and also serves as a glass decolorizer and colorant, a ceramic and brick pigment, and a…
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Melamine
CAS 108-78-1
Melamine is a nitrogen-rich triazine and a large-volume industrial building block — the basis of melamine-formaldehyde resins, a halogen-free flame-retardant component, and a chemical intermediate. Identity: CAS 108-78-1. What it is Melamine (CAS 108-78-1, C3H6N6) is a white crystalline triazine with three amine groups and…
Synthesis Intermediate
Flame Retardancy
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Melamine Cyanurate
CAS 37640-57-6
Melamine cyanurate (MCA) is the standard halogen-free flame retardant for unreinforced nylon — a nitrogen-based adduct of melamine and cyanuric acid that flame-retards polyamides and also acts as a lubricant additive. Identity: CAS 37640-57-6. What it is Melamine cyanurate (CAS 37640-57-6, C6H9N9O3) is a white…
Flame Retardancy
Lubrication
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Polymers & Resins
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin (Melamine Resin)
CAS 68002-20-0
A thermosetting amino resin that cures into hard, heat- and scratch-resistant networks. It is used as a crosslinking agent in industrial coatings, as a binder in laminates and molding compounds, and as a finishing resin in textiles.
Film Formation
Crosslinking / Curing
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Menthol (Menthol Crystals)
CAS 89-78-1
Crystalline mint terpene supplied to flavor, fragrance, and oral-care formulators. Established non-medicinal uses include service as a flavor and fragrance ingredient in confectionery, chewing gum, oral-care products, and perfumery, and as a precursor for menthyl esters in flavor compounding.
Synthesis Intermediate
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Acids & Salts
Methacrylic Acid (MAA)
CAS 79-41-4
A carboxyl-functional monomer for acrylic resins and methacrylate synthesis. It is used as a monomer and comonomer for acrylic resins and polymers and as an intermediate for methacrylate esters.
Film Formation
Synthesis Intermediate
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Methyl 2-benzoylbenzoate (OMBB)
CAS 606-28-0
Liquid Type II benzophenone-derivative co-initiator/synergist for low-migration surface cure of UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Liquid initiator improving solubility in UV/UV-LED inks and varnishes (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives in amine-synergist systems (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Methyl benzoylformate (MBF)
CAS 15206-55-0
Liquid Type I alpha-ketoester photoinitiator for low-yellowing, low-odor cure of clear UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Improves surface cure and reduces odor in UV/UV-LED inks and varnishes (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures clear UV-curable adhesives and plastics with easy formulation handling (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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Esters
Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
CAS 80-62-6
The base acrylic monomer behind PMMA sheet, coatings, and adhesives. It is used to produce cast acrylic sheet, molding and extrusion compounds, latex paints and coatings, and adhesives and cements.
Color / Pigmentation
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Methylcyclohexanediamine (MCDA)
CAS 13897-55-7
Cycloaliphatic diamine curing agent for epoxy resins, giving a high-Tg, weatherable cured network for coatings and composites Used as a hardener in clear/UV-stable coatings where aromatic amine yellowing is unacceptable Diamine chain extender for polyurethane and polyamide systems
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI)
CAS 101-68-8
The aromatic diisocyanate that drives rigid polyurethane foam, TPU, and reaction-injection-molding chemistry. Pure and polymeric MDI grades also feed reaction-injection-molded parts, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, adhesives and binders, two-component coatings, and spandex fibers.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Methyltin Mercaptide (Organotin Stabilizer)
CAS 57583-35-4
An organotin heat stabilizer that keeps rigid PVC from degrading under high-temperature processing. It protects PVC against thermal degradation during extrusion, calendering, blow molding, and injection molding.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Methyltriacetoxysilane
CAS 4253-34-3
An acetoxy crosslinker that gives one-part silicone sealants their moisture-cure chemistry. It is used as a crosslinker in one-component (RTV) silicone sealants and adhesives, where it reacts completely during curing, and as a waterproofing and sealant component.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Methyltriethoxysilane (MTES)
CAS 2031-67-6
A methyl alkoxysilane used to prime and bond inorganic surfaces. It is used as an adhesion and cohesion promoter and as a silane intermediate. It is also permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS)
CAS 1185-55-3
A trifunctional methoxysilane for water repellency, hard-coats, and resin coupling. It is used as a coupling agent in thermoplastic and thermosetting resins, a crosslinker in silicone sealants, a water-repellent component, and in silicone hard-coats for plastics.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Methyltris(methylethylketoxime)silane
CAS 22984-54-9
An oxime crosslinker for neutral-cure one-part silicone sealants. It is used as a crosslinker and binder in neutral-cure (oxime) one-component silicone sealants, as an adhesion promoter and surface modifier, and as a waterproofing and sealant component.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Mica
CAS 12001-26-2
A platy aluminosilicate mineral that reinforces and insulates across coatings, plastics, and drilling fluids. Ground mica's primary end uses are joint compound, oil-well-drilling additives, paint, roofing, and rubber products.
Thickening / Rheology
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Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E, Tocopherol)
CAS 10191-41-0
A natural-source antioxidant concentrate that protects fats, oils, and feed against oxidation. They protect fats, oils, and oil-rich foods and feedingstuffs against oxidation and serve as a nutritional additive in animal feeds, foods, and dietary supplements.
Preservation
Conditioning
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Mixed Tocopherols Powder (Vitamin E Powder)
CAS 1406-66-2
A free-flowing, carrier-adsorbed Vitamin E antioxidant for dry blends and premixes. It is used as an antioxidant to protect fats and oils against oxidation and as a Vitamin E nutritional ingredient in foods, feed premixes, and dietary supplements.
Preservation
Emolliency
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Esters
Monomeric HALS Light Stabilizer (Tetramethylpiperidinyl C16-18 Ester)
CAS 167078-06-0
A monomeric hindered amine light stabilizer in which a 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinol is esterified with C16-18 (stearic-type) fatty acids. The long fatty chains give it strong compatibility and easy dispersion in polyolefins along with an internal-lubrication effect, while the tetramethylpiperidine ring provides the radical-scavenging light stability characteristic…
UV Protection
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Montan Wax (Montanic Acid Ester Wax)
CAS 8002-53-7
Lubrication
Slip / Release
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Amines & Amides
Morpholine
CAS 110-91-8
A cyclic secondary amine used to inhibit boiler corrosion and build rubber accelerators. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor and pH-control additive in boiler water and steam systems, as a solvent for resins, waxes, casein, and dyes, and as an intermediate in the synthesis…
pH Adjustment
Corrosion Inhibition
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Esters
Myreth-3 Myristate
CAS 59686-68-9
An ethoxylated fatty ester that conditions and emulsifies in personal-care formulations. It is used as an emollient and nonionic surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
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Silanes & Organosilanes
N-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-aminopropylmethyldimethoxysilane (Diamino-Functional Silane)
CAS 3069-29-2
A diamino-functional silane coupling agent that bridges inorganic fillers and organic polymer matrices. It functions as an adhesion/cohesion promoter, surface modifier, and coupling-agent intermediate, bonding inorganic substrates to organic resins.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N-Methyldicyclohexylamine (DCHMA)
CAS 7560-83-0
Delayed-action (sterically hindered) tertiary-amine gelling catalyst for polyurethane Provides extended cream/flow time then strong back-end cure in rigid foam and elastomers Useful where long flow before fast gel is required
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N,N-Diethylbenzylamine (N-Benzyldiethylamine)
CAS 772-54-3
Tertiary-amine catalyst/accelerator for polyurethane and epoxy systems Promotes cure in adhesives, coatings and castings Aromatic tertiary amine alternative to BDMA with modified activity
Crosslinking / Curing
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N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine (BDMA)
CAS 103-83-3
Tertiary-amine accelerator/catalyst for polyurethane and epoxy curing Promotes urethane and epoxy ring-opening cure in coatings, adhesives and castings General-purpose catalytic base in industrial formulation
Crosslinking / Curing
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N,N-Dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMCHA)
CAS 98-94-2
Balanced blow/gel tertiary-amine catalyst widely used in rigid PU insulation foam Standard catalyst for spray and pour-in-place rigid foam (Polycat 8 grade) Co-catalyst for flexible and semi-rigid systems
Crosslinking / Curing
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N,N,N’,N’-Tetrakis(2-Hydroxyethyl)adipamide
CAS 6334-25-4
Tetrakis(2-hydroxyethyl)adipamide is the TGIC-free crosslinker for polyester powder coatings — a beta-hydroxyalkylamide (HAA, Primid-type) that cures carboxyl polyesters without TGIC. Identity: CAS 6334-25-4. What it is Tetrakis(2-hydroxyethyl)adipamide (CAS 6334-25-4) is a crystalline beta-hydroxyalkylamide with four hydroxyl groups. It is the standard TGIC-free curative for outdoor-durable…
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,3-propanediamine (TMPDA)
CAS 110-95-2
Bifunctional tertiary-amine catalyst for polyurethane foam and elastomer systems Promotes both blow and gel reactions depending on formulation Used as a co-catalyst to tune reactivity profile
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N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,6-hexanediamine (TMHDA)
CAS 111-18-2
Strong blowing/balanced tertiary-diamine catalyst for rigid and flexible PU foam Drives fast cream/rise in spray and pour rigid insulation foam Co-catalyst for improved flow and surface cure
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-1,3-benzenedicarboxamide (isophthalamide)
CAS 42774-15-2
Light and heat stabilization of polyamide (nylon) engineering parts and fibers Improves dye uptake/lightfastness and thermo-oxidative stability in PA fibers, carpets and textiles Reduces gas-fume yellowing and processing degradation of polyamide compounds
UV Protection
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine
CAS 10563-26-5
Tetrafunctional polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins, providing high crosslink density and chemical resistance Used in epoxy adhesives, coatings and potting compounds where toughness and solvent resistance are needed Acts as a polyamine building block for amine-cured network formation
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Di-sec-butyl-4,4′-methylenedianiline (Clinker 4200)
CAS 5285-60-9
Secondary aromatic-diamine chain extender/curative for cast PU elastomers (Unilink 4200 type) Provides controlled reactivity and high mechanical performance in cast elastomers Liquid MOCA-alternative diamine curative
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Amines & Amides
N,N”’-1,2-Ethanediylbis-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]propyl]-N’,N”-dibutyl-N’,N”-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine] (oligomeric)
CAS 106990-43-6
High-molecular-weight oligomeric triazine HALS for very long-term UV/light stabilization with minimal migration Light stabilization of PE, EVA, ABS, TPO and engineering thermoplastics in demanding weathering applications Durable protection where low volatility and extraction resistance are required (films, profiles, PVC)
UV Protection
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Glycols & Polyols
Neopentyl Glycol (NPG)
CAS 126-30-7
The branched glycol of choice for powder and solvent-borne polyester coating resins. Industry references record it as the main glycol in powder polyester formulations and in solvent-borne polyester paints for coil, can, automotive, and general industrial coatings, and as a feedstock for plasticizers and synthetic…
Plasticizing
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Polymers & Resins
Neopentyl Glycol Diglycidyl Ether (NPGDGE)
CAS 17557-23-2
A low-viscosity difunctional diluent and modifier for epoxy formulations. It lowers formulation viscosity and is used as a coating and sealant additive.
Crosslinking / Curing
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Nepheline Syenite
CAS 37244-96-5
A quartz-free alumina-and-alkali source that fluxes glass and ceramics and extends filled coatings. It is used as a fluxing raw material in glass manufacturing and in ceramic bodies and glazes, where it supplies alumina and alkali and lowers fusion temperature.
Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
Nylon 12 (Polyamide 12, PA12)
CAS 24937-81-3
A low-moisture, chemical-resistant polyamide supplied as pellets and powder for tubing, coatings, and powder-bed printing. Established uses include flexible tubing and fluid lines, polyamide powder coatings, selective-laser-sintering powder for additive manufacturing, and molded engineering components.
Thickening / Rheology
Lubrication
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (Cyclotetrasiloxane, D4)
CAS 556-67-2
A cyclic siloxane used as a monomer for silicone polymers and as a volatile carrier fluid. Industry references record use in the preparation of methyl silicone oils and as a solvent, diluent, and cosmetic emollient and conditioning fluid.
Solvency
Emolliency
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Octamethyltrisiloxane (MDM)
CAS 107-51-7
Octamethyltrisiloxane (MDM) is a linear trisiloxane with a viscosity of approximately 1 cSt at 25°C. It is slightly longer chain than hexamethyldisiloxane (0.65 cSt) and is used as an intermediate in silicone polymer production, as a chain stopper, and as a volatile carrier fluid in…
Wetting
Surfactancy
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Octocrylene
CAS 6197-30-4
A liquid organic UV absorber for cosmetic UV-filter blends and polymer light-stabilization. Established uses include service as a UV filter and UV absorber in cosmetic formulations and as a UV/light stabilizer in plastics and coatings.
UV Protection
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Esters
Octyl Palmitate (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
CAS 2943-75-1
A light, non-greasy emollient ester for skin-care and color-cosmetic oil phases. Its established use is as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
Slip / Release
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Acids & Salts
Oleamide (Oleic Acid Amide)
CAS 301-02-0
A fatty-amide slip and anti-block additive for polyolefin film and molded parts. Established uses include service as a slip and anti-block agent for polyethylene and polyolefin film, a lubricant and mold-release agent, an additive to waxes, printing inks, and lubricating oils, and an antistatic/dispersion aid.
Color / Pigmentation
Viscosity Modification
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Amines & Amides
Oligomeric Triazine HALS Light Stabilizer (High-Molecular-Weight)
CAS 106990-43-6
An oligomeric, very high molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer built on a 1,3,5-triazine backbone with N-methylated (1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl) tetramethylpiperidine groups. The combination of high molecular weight and the lower basicity of the N-methyl chemistry delivers exceptional resistance to migration and strong performance in demanding long-term…
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