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Potassium citrate benchmark-4 Download 866-84-2 2024 buffer, chelating agent, cosmetics, food industry TRIPOTASSIUM CITRATE; Potassium citrate anhydrous; Kaliksir; Litocit; 7778-49-6; Potassiumcitrate;…
Citric acid benchmark-3 Download 77-92-9 2024 anticoagulant, antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, buffer, chelating agent, food additive, food industry, fragrance 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;…
Sodium formate benchmark-3 Download 141-53-7 2024 adhesive, antifreeze, binding agent, buffer, cleaner, colorant, corrosion inhibitor, electroplating agent Formic acid, sodium salt; Salachlor; Formic acid, Na salt; Sodium formiate
Pentylene glycol benchmark-2 Download 5343-92-0 2024 conditioning agent, solvent, viscosity controlling agent 1,2-Pentanediol; Pentane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Dihydroxypentane (PubChem 2024)
Caprylyl glycol benchmark-2 Download 1117-86-8 2024 antioxidant, conditioning agent, emollient, humectant, personal care products, preservative, solvent 1,2-Octanediol; Octane-1,2-diol (IUPAC); 1,2-Dihydroxyoctane; EC 214-254-7
Sorbic acid benchmark-3 Download 110-44-1 2024 cosmetics, food industry, fragrance, preservative (2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid; Hexadienoic acid;…
Hexanediol benchmark-3 Download 6920-22-5 2024 conditioning agent, personal care products, solvent, viscosity controlling agent DL-1,2-Hexanediol; 1,2-Dihydroxyhexane; 5,6-Dihydroxyhexane; dl-hexane-1,2-diol; 1,2- Hexylene…
Heptyl Glucoside benchmark-0 Download 100231-64-9 2023 personal care products Heptyl D-glucoside EINECS 309-364-8 100231-64-9 CHEMBL1170455 C13-H26-O6 Heptyl hexopyranoside…
ETHYLPARABEN benchmark-2 Download 120-47-8 2023 cosmetics, personal care products, preservative Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate; ethyl parahydroxybenzoate; 4- hydroxybenzoic acid…
PROPYLPARABEN benchmark-2 Download 94-13-3 2023 cosmetics, food industry, pharmaceutical, preservative Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester; propyl phydroxybenzoate; propyl…
Tert-Butyl Alcohol benchmark-2 Download 75-65-0 2023 cleaner, degreaser, disinfectant, fragrance, household products, personal care products ECHA 2023 1,1-Dimethylethanol 2-Methyl-2-propanol 2-Propanol, 2-methyl- (9CI) TBA TBA azeotrop…
Methyl ethyl ketone benchmark-2 Download 78-93-3 2023 antimicrobial agent, chemical intermediate, fragrance, medical applications, solvent 2-Butanone; Butanone; MEK; Methyl ethyl ketone; Methylethyl ketone; 3-Butanone; Acetone, methyl;…
2-ethylhexyl acrylate benchmark-2 Download 103-11-7 2021 binding agent, cosmetics, monomer, personal care products 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-, acrylate, 2-Ethyl-1-hexyl acrylate, 2-Ethylhexyl 2-propenoate, 2- Propenoic…
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate benchmark-3 Download 123-28-4 2021 additive, antioxidant, chelating agent, cosmetics, food industry, plasticizer, softening agent 3,3'-Thiobispropionic acid, didodecyl ester; Advastab 800; AI3-25277; Antioxidant AS; Antioxidant…
Propylene Carbonate benchmark-3 Download 108-32-7 2021 cosmetics, extractant, plasticizer, solvent, viscosity controlling agent : 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-methyl; 4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one; 1,2-Propanediol carbonate;…
Cyclopentanone benchmark-2 Download 120-92-3 2021 chemical intermediate, fragrance, pesticide, pharmaceutical Adipic ketone, EC 204-435-9, ketocyclopentane, and ketopentamethylene
Cocamidopropyl Betaine benchmark-2 Download 61789-40-0 2021 antistatic, cleansing agent, conditioning agent, foaming agent, surfactant, viscosity controlling agent 2-[3-(dodecanoylamino)propyl-dimethylazaniumyl]acetate (IUPAC); Cocoamidopropylbetaine; Coconut oil,…
Amides, Coco,… benchmark-2 Download 68155-09-9 2021 cleansing agent, foaming agent, hydrotrope, personal care products, surfactant Reaction product of coco amidopropyl dimethyl amine and aqueous hydroperoxide (ECHA 2021a). Coco…
Dimethyl Glutarate (DMG) benchmark-2 Download 1119-40-0 2021 antistatic, chemical intermediate, fragrance, plasticizer, solvent DMG
Sulfuric Acid,… benchmark-2 Download 68955-19-1 2021 cleansing agent, cosmetics, foaming agent, personal care products, surfactant Sodium pentadecyl sulfate; Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-18-alkyl esters, sodium salts; Sodium…
Linear (C12 and C14) Alkyl… benchmark-2 Download 68439-50-9 2021 chemical intermediate, coupling agent, solvent, surfactant Ethoxylated C12-14 alcohols, Linear (C12 and C14) alkyl alcohols, ethoxylated; alcohols, C12-14,…
D-Glucopyranose, Oligomers,… benchmark-2 Download 68515-73-1 2021 cleansing agent, foaming agent, surfactant Caprylyl/capryl oligoglucoside; (C8-C10) alkyl ether of corn sugar (ChemIDplus 2021).…
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and… benchmark-2 Download 151-21-3 2021 cleansing agent, cosmetics, denaturant, emulsifier, foaming agent, food industry, personal care products, surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: Sodium dodecyl sulfate; Dodecyl alcohol, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt;…
Triacetin benchmark-3 Download 102-76-1 2020 antimicrobial agent, food additive, food industry, fragrance, plasticizer, solvent 1,2,3-Propanetriol triacetate; Acetic, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Triacetin; 1,2,3-Propanetriyl…
Diethyl phthalate benchmark-2 Download 84-66-2 2020 conditioning agent, cosmetics, denaturant, fragrance, personal care products, plasticizer, solvent, wetting agent 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester; Diethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate; Diethyl…
Isopropyl Myristate benchmark-2 Download 110-27-0 2020 binding agent, conditioning agent, cosmetics, emollient, food additive, food industry, fragrance, pesticide 1-Methylethyl tetradecanoate; Tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester; 1- Tridecanecarboxylic acid,…
Diethylene glycol benchmark-2 Download 111-46-6 2019 * cosmetics, dehydrant, dyeing assistant, extractant, fabric softener, humectant, polymer industry, solvent 1,5-Dihydroxy-3-oxapentane; 2,2’-Dihydroxydiethyl ether; 2,2’-Dihydroxyethyl ether; 2,2’-…
ETHYL ACETATE benchmark-2 Download 41-78-6 2019 * cosmetics, food additive, food industry, fragrance, personal care products, pharmaceutical, solvent Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic ether; Acetidin; Acetoxyethane; Ethyl…
Triethylene glycol benchmark-2 Download 112-27-6 2019 * chemical intermediate, drying agent, fragrance, humectant, personal care products, pesticide, plasticizer, solvent 2,2’-(1,2-Ethanediylbis(oxy))bisethanol; 1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethane; 2,2’-…
Dodecyldimethylamine oxide benchmark-2 Download 1643-20-5 2016 * antimicrobial agent, antistatic, conditioning agent, cosmetics, emulsifier, foaming agent, household products, stabilizer 1-Dodecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-, N-oxide; Lauramine oxide; Lauryl dimethyl amine oxide;…
Dibutoxymethane benchmark-0 Download 2568-90-3 2016 * cosmetics, pharmaceutical, solvent Butylal; Di-n-butoxymethane; Di-n-butyl formal; Dibutyl formal; Formaldehyde dibutyl acetal;…
Bumetrizole benchmark-2 Download 3081-01-4 2015 personal care products, stabilizer, uv filter Phenol, 2−(5−chloro−2H−benzotriazol−2−yl)−6−(1,1−dimethylethyl)−4−methyl−;…
Zinc pyrithione benchmark-1 Download 13463-41-7 2015 * antifoulant, conditioning agent, food industry, personal care products, preservative Bis(1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato)zinc; Pyrithione zinc; Pyrithione zinc [USAN:INN]; Zinc…
1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,… benchmark-1 Download 1222-05-5 2015 * fragrance Galaxolide; Hexahydrohexamethyl cyclopentabenzopyran;…
Propylene glycol benchmark-2 Download 57-55-6 2014 * conditioning agent, extractant, plasticizer, polymer industry, preservative, solvent 1,2-Propanediol, 2,3-Propanediol, 2-Hydroxypropanol, Methylethylene glycol
Propan-1-ol benchmark-2 Download 71-23-8 2014 * chemical intermediate, cosmetics, food additive, food industry, solvent 1-Propanol; n-Propanol; n-Propyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxypropane; 1-Propyl alcohol; Ethyl carbinol;…
Amorphous silica benchmark-1 Download 7631-86-9 2014 * abrasive, anti-caking agent, filler, personal care products, silicone rubber Acticel; Aerogel 200; Aerosil; Aerosil 300; Aerosil 380; Aerosil A 300; Aerosil bs-50; Aerosil E…
Amorphous silica (modified) benchmark-1 Download 68909-20-6 2014 * anti-caking agent, cosmetics, paints and lacquers, reinforcing agent, silicone rubber, toner EINECS 272-697-1; Hexamethyldisilazane, silica reaction product; Hydrolysis products of 1,1,1-…
Quaternary ammonium compounds,… benchmark-2 Download 71011-24-0 2014 * coating, cosmetics, nanocomposites, paints and lacquers Dimethyl benzyl hydrogenated tallow ammonium chloride reaction product with bentonite; Hydrogenated…
Aluminum hydroxide benchmark-1 Download 21645-51-2 2014 * absorbent, additive, antacid, chemical intermediate, cosmetics, filler, flame retardant, personal care products A 3011; AC 450; AC 714KC; AE 107; AF 260; AKP-DA; Alcoa 331; Alcoa 710; Alcoa A 325; Alcoa AS 301;…
Titanium dioxide benchmark-1 Download 13463-67-7 2014 * colorant, construction materials, filler, food additive, personal care products, pharmaceutical, photochemical, polymer industry CI 77891; Pigment white 6; Titanium oxide; Atlas white titanium dioxide; C 97 (oxide); C.I. 77891;…
Talc benchmark-1 Download 14807-96-6 2014 * abrasive, absorbent, agrochemical carrier, anti-caking agent, bulking, colorant, cosmetics, filler Cosmetic talc; Agalite; Talc (MG3H2(SiO3)4); Talc (powder), containing no asbestos fibers; Silicates…
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane benchmark-1 Download 556-67-2 2014 * chemical intermediate, cosmetics, household products, personal care products, polymer industry Cyclic dimethylsiloxane tetramer, Cyclen D4/OMCTS, Cyclen D4/OMCTS WN, Cyclomethicone,…
Zinc oxide benchmark-1 Download 1314-13-2 2014 * cosmetics, personal care products, pesticide, pharmaceutical Pigment white 4; C.I. 77947; C.I. Pigment White 4; Chinese White; CI 77947; CI Pigment white 4;…
Isopropyl alcohol benchmark-2 Download 67-63-0 2014 * chemical intermediate, denaturant, disinfectant, household products, medical applications, pharmaceutical, solvent, stabilizer 2-Propanol; Isopropyl alcohol, 1-Methylethanol; 1-Methyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxypropane; n-Propan-2-ol;…
Triclocarban… benchmark-2 Download 101-20-2 2014 * antimicrobial agent, cosmetics, personal care products 3,4,4'-Trichlorocarbanilide; N-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea;…
Triclosan… benchmark-1 Download 3380-34-5 2014 * antimicrobial agent, cosmetics, food industry, personal care products, pharmaceutical, preservative : 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether; Phenol,5-chloro-2-(2,4- dichlorophenoxy)-; CH 3565;…

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