1,4-Butanediol diacrylate CAS 1070-70-8 is a difunctional acrylic monomer (diacrylate) widely used in UV/EB curable coatings, inks and adhesives. It provides crosslinkable acrylate functionality that enables rapid cure, high crosslink density and excellent hardness in cured films. As a flexible aliphatic diacrylate, it imparts toughness and elongation while maintaining good adhesion and low shrinkage compared
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4,4′-Methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) (commonly called MDI) CAS 101-68-8 is a primary diisocyanate used extensively as a reactive intermediate in the production of polyurethanes, prepolymers and specialty isocyanate derivatives. MDI provides rigid aromatic backbone segments that impart mechanical strength, thermal stability and chemical resistance to polyurethane foams, elastomers, coatings and adhesives. It is typically handled under controlled
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Chlorinated Rubber CAS 9006-03-5 is a modified rubber polymer produced by chlorination of polyisoprene or synthetic rubber backbones to introduce chlorine functionalities along the chain. The resulting chlorinated rubber offers improved chemical resistance, adhesion to metal substrates and good film-forming properties. It is commonly used in anti-corrosion coatings, primers, paints and specialty adhesives where solvent
3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexane carboxylate (ERL-4221) CAS 2386-87-0 is a difunctional cycloaliphatic epoxy monomer widely used in high-performance thermoset formulations. The molecule contains two 3,4-epoxycyclohexyl moieties linked via an ester bridge, delivering low-viscosity, highly reactive epoxy functionality with excellent UV and thermal stability. ERL-4221 is favored for coatings, laminates, adhesives and composite matrices where weathering resistance, low
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Trans-3,4-Pyrrolidinediol CAS 9046-10-0 is a small, dihydroxy-functionalized pyrrolidine derivative used primarily as an organic intermediate in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical synthesis. The compound presents two vicinal hydroxyl groups on a pyrrolidine ring, providing useful reactivity for etherification, esterification, protection/deprotection chemistry, and as a chiral building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and fine
Polyacrylamide (CAS 9003-05-8) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer formed from acrylamide monomers. Available in anionic, cationic and nonionic grades and in a range of molecular weights, polyacrylamide is widely used for flocculation, thickening, dewatering and enhanced oil recovery. As a high-molecular-weight polymer, it imparts viscosity and promotes particle aggregation in aqueous systems, improving clarification, settling
Chimassorb 944 (CAS 71878-19-8) is a polymeric hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) designed to protect polymers and coatings from photodegradation. As a high-molecular-weight HALS blend, Chimassorb 944 scavenges photo-generated free radicals and inhibits the chain reactions responsible for color change, cracking and loss of mechanical properties under UV exposure. It is commonly used in outdoor-grade
Benzyl methacrylate (CAS 2495-37-6) is a methacrylate monomer bearing a benzyl ester substituent. It is a clear, low-viscosity monomer commonly used as a comonomer in acrylic resins, specialty coatings and adhesives to impart hardness, gloss and improved adhesion to substrates. The benzyl moiety increases the refractive index and can modify polymer Tg and mechanical properties
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Dioctyl adipate (CAS 123-79-5), commonly abbreviated DOA, is a dialkyl ester of adipic acid widely used as a plasticizer, lubricant and emollient. With a relatively low glass transition depression and good low-temperature flexibility, DOA is favored in PVC and other flexible polymer applications where softness and cold performance are important. It is also used in
Irganox 1520 (CAS 110553-27-0) is a sterically hindered phenolic antioxidant commonly used as a stabilizer in polymers, lubricants and fuel systems where long-term thermal and oxidative stability is required. The molecule contains bulky alkylthio substituents that help trap free radicals and interrupt oxidative chain reactions, thereby protecting base polymers and oils from discoloration, embrittlement and
Policresulen (CAS 101418-00-2) is a polymeric phenolic-sulfonic compound traditionally used in topical medical and personal care products for its antiseptic and hemostatic properties. Typically offered as a reddish-brown solution, Policresulen exhibits astringent, antimicrobial and selective coagulating actions on necrotic tissue, which has led to its use in certain gynecological and wound-care formulations under appropriate regulatory
Triton X-100 (CAS 9002-93-1) is a classic nonionic octylphenol ethoxylate surfactant, widely used as a detergent, wetting agent and solubilizer in laboratory, industrial and formulation contexts. It is typically a viscous amber liquid composed of an alkylphenyl-terminated polyethoxylate with an average ethylene oxide chain length, offering excellent detergency, emulsification and membrane-permeabilization properties. Triton X-100 is
Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (CAS 97-90-5), commonly abbreviated EGDMA, is a difunctional methacrylate monomer used primarily as a crosslinking agent in polymer formulations. With two methacrylate end groups connected by an ethylene glycol spacer, EGDMA promotes network formation in thermoset resins, UV-curable coatings, dental resins and polymer matrices. The compound is typically supplied stabilized with polymerization
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Polyvinyl alcohol (CAS 9002-89-5) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer composed of repeating vinyl alcohol units (formula (C2H4O)n). It is produced by hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate and is supplied in grades that differ by degree of hydrolysis and molecular weight (viscosity). Polyvinyl alcohol forms flexible films, exhibits good adhesive properties, and offers excellent chemical resistance to
Trithiocyanuric acid (CAS 638-16-4) is a sulfur-rich heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C3H3N3S3. Often encountered as a pale yellow to brown crystalline powder, Trithiocyanuric acid is used in specialty chemical synthesis, metal chelation and as a functional intermediate in various industrial processes. The material is valued for its multiple thiol-like sites and its ability
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Lithium bromide (CAS 7550-35-8) is a hygroscopic lithium salt used in a range of industrial and research applications including absorption refrigeration, electrolyte formulation, and specialty organic synthesis. In the electronics and materials sectors LiBr is used as a lithium source and as a processing aid where controlled ionic strength and solubility behavior are needed. The
