Functional Role

Film Formation

80 products serving this functional role

Specialty Additives
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA)
CAS 103-11-7
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) is an acrylic monomer that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent in polymer formulations. This chemical serves as a reactive diluent…
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane
CAS 2530-85-0
3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTMS) is an organosilane coupling agent that functions as an adhesion promoter between organic polymers and inorganic substrates. This silane compound is utilized across…
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Polymers & Resins
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
CAS 176429-87-1
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Carbopol ETD, CAS 176429-87-1) is a crosslinked acrylic polymer that functions as a film-forming agent in industrial applications. This resin provides…
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Specialty Additives
AKD Neutral Sizing Agent
CAS 144245-85-2
AKD Neutral Sizing Agent is a water-repellent and nonionic surface sizing agent commonly used in the papermaking industry. It is derived from alkyl ketene
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Amodimethicone
CAS 68037-59-2
Amodimethicone is a modified silicone fluid that provides emolliency, lubrication, and slip & leveling properties in formulated products. This silicone-based material is primarily utilized in…
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Specialty Additives
Beeswax (UVCB)
CAS 8012-89-3
Beeswax (UVCB) is a natural waxy solid obtained from honeybee secretions, classified under specialty additives with CAS number 8012-89-3. This material provides film formation and…
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Specialty Additives
Behenyl Alcohol Pellets
CAS 661-19-8
Behenyl Alcohol Pellets are high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohols commonly used as structuring, thickening, and consistency-enhancing agents.
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol A
CAS 80-05-7
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic compound and diphenolic material that serves as a critical building block for film formation in polymer and resin applications.…
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Specialty Additives
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (DGEBA) epoxy resin
CAS 25068-38-6
Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (DGEBA) epoxy resin is a difunctional epoxy monomer that serves as a crosslinking agent and film-forming component in thermoset polymer systems.…
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Polymers & Resins
Bisphenol F
CAS 620-92-8
Bisphenol F (BPF) is an organic compound and diphenolic monomer that functions as a film formation agent and viscosity modifier in industrial formulations. This chemical…
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Specialty Additives
Butyl Acrylate
CAS 141-32-2
Butyl Acrylate (BA) is an acrylic monomer and reactive diluent with the molecular formula C7H12O2, functioning primarily in crosslinking and curing applications. This chemical serves…
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Specialty Additives
Butyl methacrylate (BMA)
CAS 97-88-1
Butyl methacrylate (BMA) is a methacrylate monomer with the molecular formula C8H14O2 that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent in polymer formulations. This chemical…
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Specialty Additives
Calcium Caseinate Food Grade Powder Kosher Dairy
CAS 9005-43-0
A protein derived from casein in milk, used as a food additive for its nutritional properties.
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Specialty Additives
Carbomer
CAS 9003-01-4
Carbomer (CAS 9003-01-4) is a synthetic polymer from the rheology modifiers family that functions as a viscosity modification agent. This material is primarily utilized in…
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Specialty Additives
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)
CAS 9004-32-4
Depressant / viscosity modifier
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Specialty Additives
Carnauba Wax (UVCB)
CAS 8015-86-9
Carnauba Wax (UVCB) is a natural hard wax derived from palm leaves that provides film formation, lubrication, and slip & leveling properties in industrial formulations.…
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Polymers & Resins
Copolymer of Maleic and Acylic Acid (MA/AA)
CAS 26677-99-6
The Copolymer of Maleic and Acrylic Acid (MA/AA) is a water-soluble polymer made by polymerizing maleic acid with acrylic acid. It is commonly used as…
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Polymers & Resins
Copolymer of Phosphono and Carboxylic Acid (PCA)
CAS 71050-62-9
The Copolymer of Phosphono and Carboxylic Acid (PCA) is a water-soluble polymer that contains both phosphonic and carboxylic acid functional groups. It is
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Specialty Additives
Coral Calcium Powder
CAS 37220-17-0
A natural calcium supplement derived from coral sources.
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Polymers & Resins
Cresol novolac epoxy resin
CAS 37382-79-9
Cresol novolac epoxy resin (CNE) is a thermosetting epoxy resin that provides crosslinking and curing functionality while forming durable films in polymer systems. This resin…
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Specialty Additives
D-Mannitol (Pearlitol SD200)
CAS 69-65-8
D-Mannitol, marketed as Pearlitol SD200, is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient, food additive, and nutraceutical
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Specialty Additives
Dehydroxanthan Gum
CAS 11138-66-2
Dehydrated version of xanthan gum for thickening and stabilizing.
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Specialty Additives
Dibutyl adipate
CAS 105-99-7
Dibutyl adipate is a diester formed from butanol and adipic acid. It is a clear, oily liquid primarily used as an emollient, solvent, and plasticizer.…
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Glycols & Polyols
Diglycolamine (DGA)
CAS 929-06-6
High capacity; specialized uses
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS 300-00-5
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a versatile silicone polymer used in cosmetics and skincare products. It enhances texture, provides smooth application, and improves the stability of formulations.
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Polymers & Resins
Epoxy novolac resin
CAS 9003-36-5
Epoxy novolac resin (EPN) is a thermosetting polymer that provides crosslinking and curing functionality while enabling effective film formation in industrial applications. This resin is…
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Specialty Additives
Ethylene propylene diene monomer
CAS 25038-36-2
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) is a synthetic rubber terpolymer that provides film formation and lubrication properties in industrial applications. This specialty additive is primarily…
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Polymers & Resins
Hydrogen Peroxide “Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP-Hâ‚‚Oâ‚‚ Complex)
CAS 9003-39-8
Hydrogen Peroxide "Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a stable, water-soluble complex that releases hydrogen peroxide gradually. It is widely used as a disinfectant,
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Specialty Additives
Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA)
CAS 818-61-1
Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) is a reactive acrylic monomer (C5H8O3) that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent in polymer formulations. This liquid chemical is utilized…
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
CAS 9004-62-0
Hydroxyethylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose.
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Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC)
CAS 9004-64-2
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC) is a water-soluble cellulose ether that functions as a rheology modifier for viscosity modification applications. This chemical is widely utilized in the…
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Specialty Additives
Hydroxypropyl guar
CAS 39421-75-5
Hydroxypropyl guar is a water-soluble derivative of natural guar gum modified with hydroxypropyl groups. It provides excellent thickening, stabilizing, and
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
CAS 9004-65-3
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether derived from natural plant cellulose.
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Specialty Additives
Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI)
CAS 4098-71-9
Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) is a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate compound (C12H18N2O2) that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent in polymer systems. This chemical is utilized across…
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Esters
Isopropyl Isostearate
CAS 68171-33-5
An emollient and surfactant used in cosmetics and personal care products.
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Esters
Isopropyl Myristate
CAS 110-27-0
An emollient that softens and smoothens skin and hair, commonly used in creams and lotions.
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Esters
Isopropyl Palmitate (IPP)
CAS 142-91-6
Isopropyl palmitate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emollient, thickening
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Acids & Salts
Isostearic Acid
CAS 30399-84-9
Isostearic Acid (CAS 30399-84-9) is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula C18H36O2 that functions as a pH adjustment agent in industrial formulations.…
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Esters
Lithium Stearate 306 Powder
CAS 4485-12-5
Lithium Stearate 306 Powder is a fine, white, hydrophobic lithium soap widely used as a thickening and lubrication agent.
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Specialty Additives
Maleic anhydride
CAS 108-31-6
Maleic anhydride (MAH) is a white crystalline organic anhydride monomer with the molecular formula C4H2O3, serving as a crosslinking and curing agent in chemical formulations.…
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Specialty Additives
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin (UVCB)
CAS 68002-20-0
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin (UVCB) is a thermosetting polymer resin that provides biocidal activity, crosslinking and curing properties, film formation, and preservation capabilities in industrial applications. This…
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Acids & Salts
Methacrylic acid
CAS 79-41-4
Methacrylic acid (MAA) is an unsaturated carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C4H6O2 that functions as a pH adjustment agent in industrial applications. This chemical…
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Amines & Amides
Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)
CAS 105-59-9
Selective Hâ"š"šS; very common in modern units
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Methyltrimethoxysilane
CAS 1185-55-3
Methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) is an organosilane with the molecular formula C4H12O3Si, functioning as a crosslinking and coupling agent in industrial applications. It is widely used in…
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Acids & Salts
Octadecanoic Acid, 12-hydroxy-, Homopolymer, Ester With 1,2,3-propanetriol Homopolymer
CAS 66070-58-4
A polymeric ester used as a thickening agent, emollient, and viscosity modifier in industrial and cosmetic formulations. Enhances texture and structural
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Octyl Palmitate
CAS 2943-75-1
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth in personal care and cosmetic products.
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Specialty Additives
Paraffin Wax
CAS 8002-74-2
Paraffin Wax (CAS 8002-74-2) is a solid hydrocarbon wax that provides emolliency, film formation, lubrication, and slip & leveling properties in formulated products. This specialty…
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Polymers & Resins
Peg150/decyl Alcohol/smdi Copolymer
CAS 193487-42-2
PEG-150/Decyl Alcohol/SMDI Copolymer is a high-molecular-weight, nonionic polymer used primarily as a thickening, stabilizing, and viscosity-enhancing agent.
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