Solution Approach
RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Selection Workflow
1
Process & Requirement Definition
Map the unit operation and define the functional, purity, and regulatory requirements the chemical input must meet.
2
Chemistry & Grade Selection
Match the solvent, intermediate, acid or base, catalyst, or specialty additive to the process and downstream compatibility.
3
Trial & Specification
Validate performance at bench or pilot scale, and set the grade, treat rate, and packaging to match throughput and handling.
4
Quality & Supply Assurance
Lock the spec with a CoA and secure multi-origin sourcing for supply resilience and consistent lot quality.
Recommended Chemistries (4)
Food-Grade Silicone Antifoam Emulsion (10-50% Active)
CAS 63148-62-9
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Defoaming / Foam Control
Low-viscosity PDMS fluid with high flash point and a flat viscosity-temperature curve; a non-flammable dielectric coolant for transformers and convective thermal management - the silicone heat-transfer option in the spine
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Ethylene Glycol
CAS 107-21-1
Glycols & Polyols
Glycol intermediate for polyester and antifreeze
Water-miscible glycol coolant with depressed freeze point and elevated boiling point - the base of closed-loop heat-transfer fluids
Melting Point: -13 °C Boiling Point: 198 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.115 at 20 °C
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Diphenyl ether
CAS 101-84-8
Solvents
Solvency
3077 · Class Diphenyl-oxide is half of the classic biphenyl/diphenyl-ether eutectic high-temperature vapor-phase heat-transfer medium (Dowtherm-A type)
Melting Point: 27 °C Boiling Point: 258 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.07 at 27 °C
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Biphenyl
CAS 92-52-4
Specialty Additives
Solvency
3077 (BIPHENYL) · Class Biphenyl is the co-component of the eutectic aromatic heat-transfer fluid used to ~400C in process heaters
Melting Point: 69–71 °C Boiling Point: 254–255 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 0.992 at 20 °C
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