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Surfactants - Nonionic
Sorbitan Monooleate (Sorbitan Oleate)
CAS 1338-43-8
An unsaturated sorbitan ester emulsifier for water-in-oil systems, demulsification, and broad industrial duty. It is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in foods, cosmetics, and medicines, as a lubricant and softener in textiles, and as a surfactant and demulsifier in industrial systems.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Sorbitan Monostearate (Sorbitan Stearate)
CAS 1338-41-6
A workhorse sorbitan ester emulsifier and stabilizer spanning bakery, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical bases. It is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in foods, cosmetics, and medicinal products, as a lubricant and softener in textiles, and as a water-in-oil emulsifying agent.
Surfactancy
Emolliency
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Acids & Salts
Stearic Acid (Octadecanoic Acid)
CAS 57-11-4
A saturated C18 fatty acid that emulsifies and thickens creams, bases soaps and metallic-stearate greases, and activates rubber vulcanization.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Stearyl Alcohol (1-Octadecanol)
CAS 112-92-5
A C18 fatty alcohol that thickens, opacifies, and stabilizes emulsions while delivering emollient feel. It is used as an emollient, emulsion stabilizer, opacifier, and viscosity-controlling agent in cosmetics and creams, as an antifoam agent, in textile oils and finishes, and as a chemical intermediate.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Emolliency
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Specialty Additives
Styrene (Vinylbenzene)
CAS 100-42-5
The aromatic monomer feeding polystyrene, styrenics, and polyester composites. It is polymerized to polystyrene, copolymerized into SBR rubber, ABS, and SAN resins, and used as the crosslinking monomer in unsaturated polyester composites.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Polymers & Resins
Styrene/Acrylate/Divinylbenzene Copolymer
CAS 57516-68-4
A crosslinked styrene-acrylic copolymer supplied as discrete microspheres for opacity, texture, and bulking in formulated products. The divinylbenzene crosslink yields rigid, solvent-resistant particles used as opacifying agents, bulking agents, and texturizers in coatings and personal-care formulations.
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Polymers & Resins
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
CAS 9010-92-8
A waterborne film-forming resin engineered for binder and surface-finish duty across coatings, inks, and personal-care formulations. The styrene-acrylic class functions as a film former, binder, and opacifying agent in paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetic emulsions.
Film Formation
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Specialty Additives
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
CAS 9054-89-1
An antioxidant metalloenzyme, supplied with phospholipids, for use as an active ingredient in cosmetic formulations. By INCI, superoxide dismutase is used as an antioxidant in cosmetic formulations.
Conditioning
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Talc (Talcum)
CAS 14807-96-6
A soft magnesium-silicate mineral milled to fine powder for filler, anti-caking, and lubricating duty across industries. it is used as a filler and pigment extender in paints, rubber, and plastics, an additive in ceramics and paper coatings, a carrier and diluent for insecticides, and a…
Thickening / Rheology
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Amines & Amides
TEDA — Triethylenediamine (1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)
CAS 280-57-9
Primary gelling catalyst for flexible, rigid and microcellular polyurethane systems Accelerates the isocyanate-polyol (urethane) reaction to build the polymer network Workhorse PU catalyst, typically used as a solution/blend for handling
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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TEDA — Triethylenediamine (1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)
CAS 280-57-9
Triethylenediamine (TEDA), the bicyclic tertiary diamine that is the benchmark gelling catalyst for polyurethane chemistry. Its rigid, fully-substituted nitrogen cage makes it an exceptionally strong and selective accelerator of the isocyanate-polyol (urethane) reaction. It is the industry workhorse across flexible, rigid, and microcellular PU systems
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
TEDA-DPG 33% Catalyst Solution (Triethylenediamine in Dipropylene Glycol)
CAS 280-57-9
Ready-to-meter 33% TEDA solution in dipropylene glycol for easier dosing in foam plants Gelling catalyst for flexible PU slabstock and molded foam DPG carrier acts as a reactive diluent compatible with the polyol stream
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Terephthalonitrile (1,4-Dicyanobenzene)
CAS 623-26-7
Aromatic dinitrile intermediate for polymer and resin synthesis (Plastics & Polymers) Building block for organic photoredox catalysts and fine chemicals (Industrial Manufacturing) Precursor for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical routes (Pharmaceuticals)
Synthesis Intermediate
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tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)
CAS 1948-33-0
A high-efficiency monocyclic phenolic antioxidant, particularly effective in polyunsaturated vegetable oils. It is used to retard oxidation and rancidity in edible fats and oils (an FDA-permitted food antioxidant), is especially effective in polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as soybean oil, and is used as an antioxidant…
Preservation
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Amines & Amides
Tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA)
CAS 112-57-2
Tetraethylenepentamine is a five-nitrogen polyethyleneamine used mainly as an epoxy curing agent and as an intermediate for fuel/lube additives, surfactants and corrosion inhibitors.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
CAS 109-99-9
A powerful aprotic ether solvent for polymers, coatings, and organometallic synthesis. it is used as a solvent for high polymers (especially PVC), in printing inks, adhesives, lacquers, and coatings, as a reaction medium for Grignard and metal-hydride reactions, and as a chemical intermediate.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
CAS 13463-67-7
The benchmark white pigment for opacity and whiteness, supplied in bulk for coatings, polymer, and paper production. It functions as a pigment, opacifier, and filler across coatings, plastics, paper, and inks, and serves as a UV/light stabilizer in polymer systems.
Color / Pigmentation
UV Protection
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Specialty Additives
Titanocene Photoinitiator (bis(eta5-cyclopentadienyl)bistitanium)
CAS 125051-32-3
A titanocene-based photoinitiator that absorbs well into the visible range, letting it cure systems that block ordinary UV initiators. The orange solid generates radicals across roughly the violet-to-blue region, so it can drive cure through thick sections and through pigments that screen out shorter wavelengths
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Polymers & Resins
Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI)
CAS 26471-62-5
The high-volume aromatic diisocyanate at the core of flexible polyurethane foam production. Industry references record its use as a chemical intermediate for polyurethane foams, coatings, and elastomers.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
TPO Photoinitiator (Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine Oxide)
CAS 75980-60-8
Type I acylphosphine-oxide photoinitiator tuned for UV-LED (~380-420 nm) curing of clear and white-pigmented coatings and inks (Coatings & Construction) Long-wavelength absorption drives surface and through-cure of opaque/thick UV-LED layers in printing and electronics (Industrial Manufacturing) Low-yellowing fast cure of UV-curable adhesives, composites and 3D-print…
Crosslinking / Curing
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Esters
Triallyl Cyanurate
CAS 101-37-1
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Specialty Additives
Triallyl Isocyanurate
CAS 1025-15-6
Crosslinking / Curing
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Polymers & Resins
Tricontanyl PVP
CAS 136445-69-7
An alkylated PVP polymer used as a formulation additive in personal care. It is supplied as an ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Film Formation
Moisture Control
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tricresyl Phosphate
CAS 1330-78-5
Tricresyl phosphate (TCP) is a triaryl phosphate ester used as a flame-retardant plasticizer and as an anti-wear/extreme-pressure additive. It plasticizes and flame-proofs flexible PVC, vinyl and nitrocellulose, and is a long-established load-carrying additive in lubricants and hydraulic fluids. Modern commercial grades are made from low-ortho…
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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Specialty Additives
Triethanolamine Stearate (TEA-Stearate)
CAS 82009-17-4
An amine-soap emulsifier that forms stable oil-in-water systems on neutralization. It is supplied as an anionic emulsifier for personal-care and industrial formulations.
Biocidal Action
Preservation
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Esters
Triethyl Citrate (TEC)
CAS 77-93-0
A citrate-ester plasticizer for cellulosic films and soft PVC that doubles as a flavor-and-fragrance carrier. It plasticizes cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, cellulose ethers, and soft PVC, and is used in coatings as a coalescing agent.
Plasticizing
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)
CAS 78-40-0
Halogen-free flame retardant and viscosity depressant for unsaturated polyester resins and PU foams Reactive solvent and catalyst carrier in polymer and coating systems Flame-resistance additive for cellulosic and resin formulations
Flame Retardancy
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Amines & Amides
Triethylenetetramine (TETA)
CAS 112-24-3
A polyamine hardener that cross-links epoxy systems and feeds surfactant synthesis. It is used principally as a curing agent/hardener for epoxy resins and as a chemical intermediate for polyamide resins, imidazoline and amidoamine surfactants, and detergents.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Polymers & Resins
Triglycidyl Isocyanurate
CAS 2451-62-9
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triisobutyl phosphate (TIBP)
CAS 126-71-6
Antifoam/defoaming agent for polyurethane and coating systems Controls air entrainment in resin and mortar mixes Acts as a wetting/viscosity aid in some PU formulations
Defoaming / Foam Control
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Specialty Additives
Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA)
CAS 552-30-7
An aromatic tricarboxylic anhydride for high-temperature plasticizers and imide resins. It is used mainly to make trimellitate plasticizers for PVC and as a curing agent for epoxy resins, and as a building block for poly(amide-imide) and poly(ester-imide) resins, alkyd coatings, dyes, and printing inks.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP)
CAS 512-56-1
Phosphorus flame retardant for polyester resins and textile finishes Reactive intermediate and methylating agent in chemical synthesis Catalyst and solvent component in polymer processing
Flame Retardancy
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Amines & Amides
Trimethylaminoethylethanolamine (Reactive Amine Polyurethane Catalyst)
CAS 2212-32-0
A hydroxyl-bearing tertiary-amine catalyst for polyurethane foam, described as reactive or incorporable because its OH group reacts into the polymer during cure. That built-in linkage anchors the amine in the network, cutting the residual-amine odor and fogging associated with conventional gas-phase catalysts. It primarily drives…
Crosslinking / Curing
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Polymers & Resins
Trimethylhexamethylene Diisocyanate (2,2,4-/2,4,4- isomer mixture)
CAS 32052-51-0
Liquid aliphatic diisocyanate used to build light-stable polyurethane prepolymers and coatings Crosslinks hydroxyl resins in weatherable 2K-PU coatings, elastomers and adhesives Provides low color and good UV stability versus aromatic diisocyanates
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
Trimethylhexamethylenediamine (TMD)
CAS 25513-64-8
Trimethylhexamethylenediamine (TMD) is a liquid aliphatic diamine supplied as the commercial mixture of the 2,2,4- and 2,4,4-isomers. It is used primarily as a curing agent for epoxy resins and as a monomer building block for transparent (amorphous) polyamides and polyurethane systems
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Glycols & Polyols
Trimethylolpropane (TMP)
CAS 77-99-6
A trifunctional polyol that introduces branch points and crosslink density into resin and ester systems. Industry references record its use in alkyd resins, polyesters, urethane foams and coatings, UV-crosslinking agents and esters, and synthetic ester lubricants.
Moisture Control
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Trimethylsiloxysilicate (MQ Resin)
CAS 56275-01-5
A film-forming MQ silicone resin that lends body and a durable silicone film to personal-care and surface-care formulations. It functions as a film former and is a CIR-reviewed cosmetic ingredient that appears in personal-care, automotive-care, and home-maintenance products.
Film Formation
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Trimethylsiloxysilicate (MQ Resin)
CAS 56275-01-5
Film Formation
Slip / Release
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP)
CAS 115-86-6
Non-halogen flame retardant for engineering thermoplastics (PPO/PC-ABS) and cellulosic plastics Plasticizer and fire-resistance additive in coatings, films, and adhesives Solid aryl phosphate FR for rigid and semi-rigid polymer compounds
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Tripotassium Phosphate (Potassium Phosphate Tribasic)
CAS 7778-53-2
A strongly alkaline potassium-phosphate salt used wherever buffering, sequestration, or potassium-phosphate enrichment is required. It functions as an alkaline buffering and pH-regulating agent, as a sequestrant and stabilizer in food applications, and as a source of potassium and phosphate in fertilizer and soil-amendment use.
pH Adjustment
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tris(2-Butoxyethyl) Phosphate
CAS 78-51-3
Flame retardant and plasticizer for cellulose esters, synthetic rubber, and vinyl resins Leveling and antifoam aid in floor polishes and water-based coatings Processing aid and viscosity modifier in plastics compounding
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) Phosphate
CAS 78-42-2
Low-temperature plasticizer for PVC, vinyl, and synthetic rubber compounds Phosphorus flame retardant imparting flexibility and burn resistance Flexibilizer in coated fabrics and films requiring cold-flex performance
Plasticizing
Flame Retardancy
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Amines & Amides
Tris(3-dimethylaminopropyl)amine
CAS 33329-35-0
Trisamine is a trifunctional tertiary-amine catalyst for polyurethane foam. Each molecule carries three dimethylaminopropyl groups, so it delivers strong, well-balanced blowing and gelling activity at low addition levels in both rigid and flexible systems
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Trisiloxane
CAS 18736-03-3
Trisiloxane is the unsubstituted parent siloxane — the simplest linear member of the siloxane series, distinct from the fully methylated industrial silicone fluids. Not to be confused with octamethyltrisiloxane (MDM, CAS 107-51-7), which is the fully methylated industrial silicone fluid.
Wetting
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Trixylenyl Phosphate (TXP)
CAS 25155-23-1
Aryl phosphate flame retardant and plasticizer for flexible PVC and vinyl Low-volatility flame resistance in wire-and-cable insulation and coatings Permanent flexibilizer for fire-rated polymer compounds
Flame Retardancy
Plasticizing
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Ultramarine Blue (Ultramarines)
CAS 57455-37-5
A lightfast inorganic blue pigment for color and bluing across coatings, plastics, and personal care. Pigment Blue 29) is a synthetic inorganic sodium aluminosilicate pigment containing polysulfide chromophores.
Color / Pigmentation
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Acids & Salts
Urea (Carbamide)
CAS 57-13-6
The benchmark high-nitrogen building block bridging fertilizer, resin, and formulation chemistries. It is used as a nitrogen fertilizer and livestock feed nutrient, as a monomer for urea-formaldehyde and melamine resins, and as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.
Moisture Control
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Urea Phosphate
CAS 4861-19-2
A dual-nutrient N-P compound that puts nitrogen and phosphate into one acidic, water-soluble crystal. Its documented use is as a plant fertilizer and soil amendment, including in aqueous (liquid) fertilizer applications.
pH Adjustment
Flame Retardancy
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