Chemicals for Plastics & Polymers in Malaysia
ChemTrade supplies chemicals for plastics & polymers in Malaysia. Each listing carries typical specifications, packing and availability.
| Product | Used for |
|---|---|
| 1-Butene | Used as an alpha-olefin comonomer in polyolefin and specialty polymer manufacturing. |
| 1-Hexene | Used as an alpha-olefin comonomer in polyethylene and specialty polymer production. |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | Process solvent or formulation component for selected resin and polymer systems where a C9 aromatic solvent is specified. |
| 1,3-Butadiene | Used as a monomer component in impact-modified plastics and copolymer manufacturing. |
| 1,3-Propanediol | Diol monomer for polyester and resin synthesis where the polymer process defines 1,3-propanediol assay, water and reactive-impurity limits. |
| 1,4-Butanediol | Monomer and chain extender for polyurethane elastomers and systems, and a principal feedstock for polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) engineering resin and tetrahydrofuran (THF). |
| 1,5-Pentanediol | Used as a diol building block in polymer, resin and specialty-material development. |
| 1,6-Hexanediol | Used as a diol feedstock in polyester and polycarbonate polyols, saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, and related polymer production. |
| 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid | Intermediate for plasticiser ester manufacture and selected stabiliser routes. This page covers the acid intermediate, not finished plasticisers such as DOP or DEHP. |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | The dominant use is plasticiser alcohol, esterified to DOP, DOTP and related esters for flexible PVC. This page covers the alcohol feedstock, not the finished plasticiser. |
| 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate | Comonomer in acrylic and styrene acrylic copolymers, and an internal plasticising monomer that lowers glass transition temperature so a film stays soft and extensible without added plasticiser. |
| 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate | Comonomer that builds pendant hydroxyl groups into acrylic emulsion and solution polymers, giving a site for later crosslinking with isocyanate, melamine or amino resins. |
| 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate | Comonomer that raises hardness and glass transition in acrylic copolymers while leaving hydroxyl groups on the chain, and the monomer behind poly(HEMA) hydrogels used in swelling and absorbent polymer work. |
| 2-Mercaptoethanol | Chain-transfer agent and polymerisation modifier in selected resin and polymer processes where molecular-weight control is part of the formulation design. |
| 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-Di(tert-Butylperoxy)hexane | Peroxide crosslinker and initiator for polyethylene, EVA and other polymer systems where DBPH is selected for its decomposition temperature window. |
| 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) | Applied in filled polymers, composites and resin systems to support interfacial bonding. |
| 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid | Used as a chain-transfer agent in selected polymerisation processes where molecular-weight control is required. |
| 4-Acryloylmorpholine | Monomer for specialty resins and 3D printing formulations where ACMO is specified for viscosity, cure response and finished-resin properties. |
| ABS Resin | Used for injection moulding, extrusion and general engineering-plastic conversion. |
| Acetaldehyde | Chemical intermediate for selected resin and polymer-related manufacturing routes rather than a general-purpose formulation solvent. |
| Acetic Anhydride | Process reagent in cellulose acetate and selected acetylated polymer or resin manufacture where acetic anhydride is named in the production recipe. |
| Acetone | Solvent or processing aid in selected resin and polymer operations where acetone compatibility is established by the manufacturer. |
| Acetyl Tributyl Citrate | Citrate plasticiser for PVC, cellulose esters and custom compounds where ATBC is selected as a non-phthalate plasticising option. |
| Acetylacetone | Feedstock for chelate catalysts and stabilisers in polymerisation and curing systems, including resin and adhesive formulations that call for a diketone ligand. |
| Acrylic Acid | Raw material for acrylic acid polymers and copolymers used in plastics, polymer processing and specialised acrylic resin intermediate manufacture. |
| Acrylic Resin | Coating and ink binders for plastic components and films, and solid resin for compatible compounds where adhesion to the substrate and process temperature are part of the grade selection. |
| Acrylonitrile | Comonomer for ABS and SAN resins and for nitrile barrier resins, where the acrylonitrile fraction sets rigidity, chemical resistance and gas-barrier behaviour in the finished polymer. |
| Adipic Acid | Diacid monomer for nylon 6,6 and other polyamides, and a building block for polyester polyols used in polyurethane elastomers, adhesives and flexible systems. |
| Aliphatic Polyisocyanate | Reactive component in selected elastomer, cast polyurethane and resin systems where the formulator specifies an aliphatic type. |
| Aluminium Chloride | Catalyst or co-catalyst in selected resin, elastomer and polymerisation processes where aluminium chloride is named in the manufacturing recipe. |
| Aluminium Powder | Metallic effect and functional filler in selected polymer, adhesive and composite formulations where aluminium powder compatibility is established. |
| Aluminium Stearate | Lubricant, release aid and acid scavenger in compounding, and a dispersing aid that helps pigment and filler wet into the polymer during mixing. |
| Aluminium Trihydrate | Halogen-free flame-retardant filler in polyethylene, polypropylene, EVA and other polymer compounds, including wire and cable sheathing where ATH loading and particle size are specified. |
| Ammonium Laureth Sulphate | Used for surfactant duty in emulsion polymerisation where an ammonium-counter-ion ethoxylated anionic surfactant is specified. |
| Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate | Anionic surfactant for emulsion polymerisation systems where a lauryl sulphate is specified. |
| Ammonium Pentaborate | Smoke suppressant and flame-retardant synergist for polymer systems where boron compounds are combined with the primary flame-retardant package. |
| Ammonium Persulfate | Water-soluble initiator for emulsion polymerisation of acrylic, styrene-acrylic, vinyl acetate, PVC and SBR latices, used thermally or in a redox pair with a reducing agent. |
| Ammonium Polyphosphate | Halogen-free flame-retardant additive in polyolefins, engineering plastics and other polymer compounds where high-polymerisation or coated APP powder is specified. |
| Aniline | Upstream intermediate in the manufacture of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate chemistry used in polyurethane systems. Aniline purity and process impurities are matched to the intermediate producer's requirements. |
| Antimony Trioxide | Flame-retardant synergist used with halogenated retardant systems in PVC, polyolefins and engineering plastics, where it works with the halogen source rather than replacing it, so loading is set as a ratio. |
| Antioxidant 1010 | Primary antioxidant for PE, PP, styrenics, engineering thermoplastics and masterbatch systems requiring processing and long-term thermal stabilisation. |
| Antioxidant 168 | Processing stabiliser for polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and engineering-plastic resin and compound formulations. |
| ASA Resin | Used for injection moulding and extrusion of weatherable technical and exterior polymer products. |
| Azelaic Acid | Monomer or intermediate in selected polyamide, polyester and related resin chemistry where a C9 dicarboxylic acid is named on the process specification. |
| Azodicarbonamide | Chemical blowing agent for PVC foam, foamed profiles, EVA products, polyolefin foam, artificial leather and cable compounds. |
| Ball Clay | Functional filler in polymer and rubber compounds where fine particle size and low cost matter more than whiteness. |
| BAPO Photoinitiator | Used in resin systems and additive-manufacturing formulations that require a compatible photoinitiator package. |
| Barium Sulphate | Functional filler in thermoplastic and thermoset compounds where density, dimensional stability and surface finish are formulation priorities. |
| Base Oil | Internal lubricant, mould release and process oil component in polymer compounding where a paraffinic base stock is specified. |
| Benzene | Serves as an upstream intermediate for styrene, phenol and resin production rather than as a general-purpose processing solvent. |
| Benzoic Acid | Intermediate for selected plasticiser and polymer-related manufacture where benzoic acid or its derivatives enter the process chemistry. |
| Benzophenone | Photosensitive additive or synthesis intermediate in selected polymer and resin processes, subject to the formulation's performance and purity needs. |
| Benzophenone-4 | Used in selected plastics applications where benzophenone-4 is specified for UV absorption. |
| Benzoyl Peroxide | Free-radical initiator for selected vinyl, acrylic and other polymerisation processes where industrial BPO is specified. |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Reactive diluent and processing aid in epoxy resin systems for compounding, flooring and structural formulations. |
| Benzyl Butyl Phthalate | Plasticiser for PVC compounds and flooring systems where BBP is selected for fast solvation and processing behaviour. |
| Bismuth Vanadate | Plastics and masterbatch manufacturers use suitable bismuth vanadate grades for yellow coloration where processing heat, resin compatibility, dispersion and finished-part performance are specified. |
| Bisphenol A | Intermediate for polycarbonate resin and selected engineering plastics such as polysulfone and polyetherimide systems, where purity and colour are specified by the polymer grade. |
| Boron Nitride | Used as a functional filler in polymer composites where thermal or processing performance is specified. |
| Brominated Flame Retardant | Used in HIPS, ABS, PBT, PA, PP and PE compounding where a compatible brominated chemistry is specified for the polymer and processing temperature. |
| Butane | Blowing-agent or hydrocarbon process component in selected polymer and foam manufacturing systems that are engineered for normal butane. |
| Butyl Acetate | Resin solvent and processing aid in selected polymer, adhesive and sealant operations where ester solvent compatibility is established. |
| Butyl Acrylate | Soft comonomer in acrylic emulsion and solution polymers, styrene acrylic copolymers and specialty copolymers, where the butyl ester lowers the glass transition temperature and gives the film its flexibility. |
| Butyl Cellosolve | Resin solvent and processing aid in selected polymer, adhesive and sealant work where glycol-ether compatibility is established. |
| Butyl Glycol Acetate | Solvent for selected resin, lacquer and sealant chemistry in polymer converting, where glycol ether ester compatibility is already established. |
| Butyl Stearate | Internal lubricant, secondary plasticiser and mould release additive in PVC compounds, calendered film and moulded parts, where it improves melt flow and lowers processing torque. |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Stabiliser in selected plastics, resins and polymer systems that need oxidation control in manufacture or finished goods. |
| Butyldiethanolamine | Used in polyurethane, polymer and processing-additive chemistry after formulation qualification. |
| Butylene Glycol | Raw material for selected polyester and plasticiser synthesis routes. |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Speciality ester component in selected polymer and plastic formulations where the formulator specifies its plasticising, lubricating or processing function and compatibility with the resin. |
| Calcined Kaolin | Mineral filler for thermoplastic and thermoset compounds where particle distribution, dispersion, colour and dimensional or electrical properties are controlled by the compound specification. |
| Calcium Carbonate | Filler in thermoplastic compounds, masterbatch and related polymer systems; coated grades are often selected when higher loading or better dispersion in the resin is required. |
| Calcium Stearate | Internal lubricant, acid scavenger and co-stabiliser in PVC pipe, profile, fitting and cable compounds, and a processing aid or acid neutraliser in polyolefin resins and masterbatch. |
| Calcium Sulphate | Filler use in selected polymer compounds where calcium sulphate powder is named for cost, density or process performance. |
| Camphor | Process aid and intermediate in selected cellulose and plastics processing applications where solid camphor is part of the formulation chemistry. |
| Caprolactam | Monomer feedstock for polyamide 6 resin used in engineering plastics, compounding, packaging film and monofilament. Caprolactam is polymerised on site, so the grade follows the polymerisation route rather than the finished resin specification. |
| Caprylic Capric Acid | Used in the manufacture of processing aids and ester-based additives for plastics formulations. |
| Carbon Black | Deep black colour in masterbatch and moulded parts, with the UV absorption that keeps a polymer from chalking and cracking outdoors. |
| Carbon Disulfide | Used in regenerated cellulose film and cellophane manufacture, and as a solvent in selected polymer and resin processing routes. |
| Carbon Nanotubes | Reinforcement and conductivity input for polymer compounds and composites, with loading and processing conditions established by the compounder. |
| Castor Oil | A bio-based polyol for polyurethane foams, elastomers and cast resins, used where a renewable content figure has to be met. |
| Cellulose Acetate | Used as raw polymer feedstock for compounding, moulding, extrusion, sheet and film manufacture with application-specific additives and processing conditions. |
| Cellulose Acetate Butyrate | Cellulose ester for moulded, extruded, sheet and film applications where the selected polymer grade matches the processing method. |
| Cellulose Acetate Propionate | Cellulose ester resin for selected speciality plastics, films and compatible polymer formulations. |
| Chlorinated Paraffin | Secondary plasticiser and flame-retardant additive in flexible PVC compounds, cable compounds and related polymer systems. Grade and chlorine content are matched to the formulation and processing method. |
| Chlorinated Polyethylene | CPE resin is used as an impact modifier in rigid PVC pipe, fittings, window and door profiles, and sheet compounds. |
| Chlorinated Polyolefin | Used to modify surface adhesion and improve bonding of coatings, inks or adhesives to polyolefin components. |
| Chlorine | Upstream chlorination feedstock in chemical routes used to manufacture selected resins, elastomers and polymer intermediates. |
| Chlorobenzene | Process solvent or intermediate in selected polymer and specialty-material operations where the chemical identity is specified by the formulation. |
| Chloroform | Process solvent and intermediate medium in selected polymer and specialty chemical routes where a dense chlorinated solvent is required. |
| Chrome Yellow Pigment | Used to colour compatible plastics and masterbatch formulations, subject to the processing conditions and performance requirements provided by the buyer. |
| Chromic Acid | Etching of ABS and other platable plastics ahead of metallising, so the deposited layer keys to the moulded surface. |
| Chromium Oxide Green | Colouring pigment for plastics and compatible polymer formulations requiring a durable inorganic green. |
| Coconut Shell Powder | Natural particulate filler in selected thermoplastic, thermoset and composite formulations where particle size, moisture and resin compatibility are controlled by the compounder. |
| Cresylic Acid | Feedstock for phenolic resin and polymer intermediates used in technical plastics, composites and related thermoset applications. |
| Cycloaliphatic Epoxy Resin | Used in composite and polymer formulations where epoxy functionality, clarity or cure behaviour is required. |
| Cyclohexane | Upstream raw material for the polyamide chain through oxidation to the ketone and on to adipic acid and caprolactam, and a polymerisation diluent in selected resin systems. |
| Cyclohexanol | Cyclohexanol is used as an intermediate in production chains serving nylon and engineering-polymer manufacture, with impurity limits selected for the downstream conversion process. |
| Cyclohexanone | Solvent and swelling agent for PVC, vinyl copolymers and selected resins in cement, film and sheet work, and a feed into nylon intermediate chemistry. |
| Cyclopentane | Physical blowing agent in rigid polyurethane foam systems, where it expands the reacting polymer into a closed-cell insulation structure. |
| Cyclopentanone | Intermediate for polymer and monomer synthesis work where cyclopentanone is named in the process route. |
| Decabromodiphenyl Oxide | Additive flame retardant for selected HIPS, ABS, polyolefin and engineering- plastic compounds where decaBDE is specified and its processing window is compatible with the base polymer. |
| Denatonium Benzoate | Cable compounds, plastics and protective coatings intended to deter chewing by animals or rodents. |
| Di-Tert-Butyl Peroxide | High-temperature free-radical initiator for LDPE, styrenic and acrylic polymerisation, and for selected polymer crosslinking or controlled-degradation processes. |
| Diatomaceous Earth | Anti-block additive in blown and cast polyolefin film, keeping layers separable, and a functional filler in compounds needing a porous mineral. |
| Dibasic Ester | Processing and cleaning solvent in polyurethane and foam operations, including flushing of mixing heads, lines and tooling between runs. |
| Dibutyl Phthalate | Plasticiser for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate and selected polymer compounds where dibutyl phthalate is specified for flexibility and processability. |
| Dibutyl Sebacate | External plasticiser in selected PVC and flexible polymer compounds, with the dosage and low-temperature target set during formulation trials. |
| Dibutylethanolamine | Specialty intermediate for polymer additives and resin chemistry rather than a direct substitute for other ethanolamines. |
| Dicumyl Peroxide | Crosslinker for polyethylene, EVA foam and related polymer compounds, and a free-radical initiator in selected polymerisation processes where DCP is specified. |
| Diethyl Phthalate | Plasticiser and processing aid in cellulose plastics, films and related compounded systems where a lighter phthalate ester is preferred to longer chain grades. |
| Diethyl Sebacate | Plasticiser for flexible polymer systems and compounds that require an ester suited to low-temperature service. |
| Diethylene Glycol | Glycol component and intermediate in unsaturated polyester resins and related polyester systems that specify diethylene glycol rather than MEG or TEG. |
| Diethylethanolamine | Catalyst or reactive process additive in selected polyurethane and polymer manufacturing routes, subject to the formulation specification. |
| Diethylhydroxylamine | Reducing-agent use in polymerisation short-stopping and monomer-stabilisation processes where diethylhydroxylamine is specified. |
| Diisobutyl Adipate | Plasticiser for flexible polymer and plastisol systems requiring an adipate ester performance profile. |
| Diisobutyl Ketone | Solvent and processing aid in selected polymer, film and coating operations where the resin supplier has confirmed ketone compatibility. |
| Diisodecyl Phthalate | Plasticises flexible PVC used in wire and cable insulation, flooring, wall coverings, hoses and profiles where low volatility is a key selection factor. |
| Diisononyl Cyclohexane-1,2-Dicarboxylate | Non-phthalate plasticiser for flexible PVC used in flooring, wall coverings, cable compounds, films, synthetic leather and other flexible articles. |
| Diisononyl Phthalate | Primary plasticiser in flexible PVC compounding for sheeting, film, hose, tubing and extruded profiles, giving softness that stays in the compound through service. |
| Dilauryl Thiodipropionate | Secondary thioester antioxidant in stabiliser packages for polyolefins, engineering plastics and polymer compounds exposed to heat ageing. |
| Dimethyl Phthalate | Plasticiser and processing aid in selected polymer and resin systems where the formulation calls for dimethyl phthalate. |
| Dimethyl Sulfoxide | Solvent for selected acrylic, polysulfone and other polar polymer systems in fibre, membrane and plastics processing. |
| Dimethylacetamide | Polymer processing solvent for solution casting, film and fibre work where DMAc is named in the process route. |
| Dimethylamine | Intermediate for polymer additives, catalysts, resins and processing chemicals whose synthesis route specifies dimethylamine. |
| Dimethylethanolamine | Tertiary amine catalyst in flexible slabstock, moulded and rigid polyurethane foam, where it drives the blow reaction and is often blended with other amines to set cream, gel and rise profile. |
| Dimethylformamide | Solvent and processing aid in selected polymer, resin and plastics manufacturing steps where strong solvency for polar organics is required. |
| Dioctyl Adipate | Used as an adipate plasticiser in flexible PVC film, cable and wire compounds, synthetic leather and coated fabrics, particularly where low-temperature flexibility is required. |
| Dioctyl Phthalate | The primary plasticiser in flexible PVC: cable insulation and sheathing, sheet flooring, hose and tubing, artificial leather, and calendered film. |
| Dioctyl Sebacate | Plasticiser for PVC compounds and cable materials whose formulation has been evaluated with DOS for cold-flexibility performance. |
| Dioctyl Terephthalate | Primary plasticiser for flexible PVC used in cable insulation and sheathing, flooring sheet, hose and tubing, artificial leather, calendered film and coated fabrics. |
| Dipentaerythritol Hexaacrylate | Multifunctional diluent in photopolymer resins for 3D printing and radiation-cured plastic coatings where fast cure and rigidity are required. |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Component in plasticiser systems and polyester resin work where a glycol co-reactant or solvent is specified. |
| Dipropylene Glycol Diacrylate | Diluent and comonomer in photopolymer systems, including 3D printing resins and radiation-cured finishes on plastic substrates. |
| Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate | Considered for PVC compounds, plastisols, vinyl flooring and wall coverings as a fast-fusing benzoate plasticiser. |
| Dipropylene Triamine | Curing-agent or intermediate input for epoxy, polyamide and other specialty polymer chemistry. |
| Distilled Monoglyceride | Used as an antistatic and lubricating additive in selected PVC and polyolefin processing applications. |
| Dodecanedioic Acid | Intermediate for specialty polyamides, polyesters and engineering polymer chemistry. |
| Dolomite | Mineral filler in thermoplastic and thermoset compounds for cost control, stiffness and dimensional stability when the compound accepts a carbonate filler. |
| Epichlorohydrin | Principal feedstock for epoxy resin manufacture, including reactions with bisphenol compounds to form glycidyl ether intermediates. |
| Epoxidised Soya Bean Oil | Secondary plasticiser and co-stabiliser in flexible PVC compounds, taking up hydrogen chloride released during processing and service while contributing plasticising effect. Used in film, calendered sheet, plastisols and non-phthalate compound designs. |
| Epoxy Resin | Matrix resin for composites, FRP and related polymer systems. Liquid bisphenol A grades are common starting points; novolac or modified types are selected when higher performance or chemical resistance is specified. |
| Erucamide | Slip and anti-block additive for polyethylene and polypropylene films, sheets and moulded articles where surface lubrication must develop during and after conversion. |
| Erucic Acid | Used as a precursor for erucamide and related additives applied in polymer processing and surface-control systems. |
| Ethyl Acetate | Dissolving medium for cellulosics, acrylics and rubber-based adhesive resins used in laminating adhesives, pressure-sensitive tapes and film coating lines. |
| Ethyl Acrylate | Comonomer in acrylic emulsion and solution copolymers. The ethyl ester sits between the hard methacrylates and the long-chain soft esters, so formulators reach for it to trim film hardness without giving up flexibility. |
| Ethylamine | Building block for polymer and specialty additive routes that require a small aliphatic primary amine. |
| Ethylene | Monomer feedstock for polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene acrylic acid and other polymer and copolymer manufacture. |
| Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer | Considered in PVC processing, colour concentrates and polymer modification where acid functionality and compatibility with polar substrates are useful. |
| Ethylene Bis Stearamide | Internal and external lubricant, mould-release aid and anti-block additive in PVC, polyolefin, engineering-plastic and masterbatch compounding, selected to suit the polymer and processing temperature. |
| Ethylene Bis-Oleamide | Internal and external lubricant, pigment dispersant and processing aid for polyolefin, PVC and masterbatch systems where a migrating amide wax is specified. |
| Ethylene Carbonate | Solvent or reaction intermediate in selected polymer, resin and carbonate chemistry where ethylene carbonate is specified by identity and purity. |
| Ethylene Dichloride | Key chlorinated intermediate in vinyl chloride and PVC value chains where the buyer's process specifies 1,2-dichloroethane feedstock. |
| Ethylene Oxide | Process input for selected polymer and polyether intermediate manufacture. Polyethylene oxide itself is a different product and is not included on this page. |
| Ethylene Urea | Specialty resin and polymer-related synthesis where ethylene urea is used as an intermediate rather than as general-purpose urea. |
| Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer | Flexible film, sheet, moulding and polymer modification using EVA grades chosen by vinyl-acetate content, melt flow, clarity and mechanical properties. |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Used in selected technical formulations as an ester plasticiser. |
| Fatty Acid | Raw material for lubricants, release agents, metal soaps and other plastics additives, with hydrogenated or fractionated grades selected for the required melting and processing behaviour. |
| Fatty Acid Methyl Ester | Used in plasticiser manufacture and as a processing aid in PVC applications. |
| Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate | Used as a non-ionic surfactant in selected emulsion polymerisation processes. |
| Ferrocene | Specialty additive and organometallic building block for polymer and advanced-material development. |
| Fly Ash | Mineral filler in selected polymer compounds where a fine coal-combustion ash powder is accepted for bulk and cost-driven filler duty. |
| Formaldehyde | Intermediate for thermosetting resins and moulding systems that use formaldehyde-based polymer chemistry, with the solution grade selected for the resin recipe. |
| Formalin | Resin feedstock for thermosetting formaldehyde resin systems used in moulding compounds, laminates and related polymer manufacture. |
| Fumaric Acid | Comonomer feedstock for unsaturated polyester and related polymer systems used in composites, coatings and industrial mouldings. |
| Fumed Silica | Thixotropy and anti-settling in unsaturated polyester and epoxy systems, gelcoats, casting resins and composite laminating work, plus reinforcement in selected polymer compounds. |
| Furfural | Feedstock for furan resins and related thermoset systems used in moulding and binder applications. |
| Furfuryl Alcohol | Building block for thermosetting furan resins and a reactive diluent in selected resin systems, including bio-based composite and binder chemistry. |
| Gamma Butyrolactone | Process solvent for polymers and resins where a water-miscible lactone solvent is preferred for dissolving or formulating duty. |
| Glass Beads | Used as solid spherical filler in selected polymer compounds where particle size, density and surface characteristics suit the resin system. |
| Glutaric Acid | Raw material or processing input in selected polymer and plasticiser development routes controlled by the resin or compound manufacturer. |
| Glycerol Dioleate | Internal lubricant, antistatic or process-additive candidate for selected polymer systems, subject to formulation trials and the required ester profile. |
| Glycerol Monooleate | Internal lubricant, antifog and antistatic additive for selected PVC and polyolefin formulations. |
| Glycerol Monostearate | Internal lubricant, mould-release aid and antistatic agent in selected polymer processing and masterbatch work. |
| Glycerol Tristearate | Polymer processing lubricant and release or flow aid in selected compounds where triglyceride compatibility is established. |
| Glyceryl Monolaurate | Lubricant, release or processing component in polymer formulations where the exact monoester identity is specified. |
| Glyceryl Poly(oxypropylene) Triamine | Polymer and composite formulations where flexibility and cure behaviour are qualified. |
| Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane | Used as a coupling agent in glass-fibre and mineral-filled resin and composite formulations. |
| Glycidyl Methacrylate | Functional comonomer or grafting monomer for acrylic, styrenic and other polymer systems that need an epoxy-reactive site on the finished chain. |
| Glycol Distearate | Ester processing aid in selected plastics and compound systems where lubrication, release and compatibility are evaluated by the processor. |
| Graphene | Nanoplatelet or powder input for polymer composite and masterbatch development, with loading, dispersion, matrix compatibility and finished compound performance established by the processor. |
| Graphite | Conductive and antistatic polymer compounds that disperse graphite powder as a carbon filler rather than amorphous carbon black pigment grades. |
| Hexamethylenediamine | Monomer for nylon 6,6 salt, resin and fibre production, where the polymerisation route sets the purity and impurity specification. |
| Hexamine | Hardener and cross-linking agent for phenolic novolac resins. On heating, hexamine releases formaldehyde and ammonia in situ, curing the resin in moulding compounds, foundry binders and related thermoset systems. |
| High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) | Base resin for blow moulding, injection moulding, film conversion, pipe, conduit, sheet and profile extrusion to converter-defined specifications. |
| Hydrazine Hydrate | Intermediate for selected polymer and blowing-agent related synthesis routes that start from hydrazine hydrate rather than anhydrous hydrazine or a hydrazine salt. |
| Hydrocarbon Resin | Used as a modifier in selected polymer compounds where the specified resin grade is compatible with the base polymer. |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Lubricant, release and processing aid in selected polymer and compound systems that require a hard vegetable-derived wax or controlled powder form. |
| Hydroquinone | Polymerisation inhibitor and stabiliser for acrylic acid, acrylate monomers, styrene and vinyl acetate monomer systems during storage and handling. |
| Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate | Functional acrylic polymers, binders and surface-modifying resin systems. |
| Hypophosphorous Acid | Process chemical for selected polymer and resin routes that use hypophosphorous acid as a reducing agent or intermediate. |
| Imidazole | Accelerator or curing component in selected epoxy resin systems. Resin chemistry, cure schedule, desired latency and final performance determine whether imidazole suits the formulation. |
| Iron Oxide Pigment | Colourant for thermoplastic and thermoset compounds and masterbatch where heat-stable iron oxide shades are specified. |
| Isoamyl Laurate | Lubricity or processing aid where an ester with the required compatibility is selected. |
| Isobornyl Acrylate | Functional acrylic resin formulations and polymer modification. |
| Isobutane | Hydrocarbon blowing agent for selected polymer-foam systems formulated and equipped to use isobutane at a defined composition and purity. |
| Isobutanol | Process and formulation solvent in adhesive, resin and polymer work, and feedstock for isobutyl ester plasticisers. |
| Isobutyl Acetate | Solvent or processing aid in selected plastics and polymer operations where the resin system has been checked for acetate-ester compatibility. |
| Isobutyraldehyde | Building block for plasticiser alcohols and resin intermediates where a branched C4 aldehyde feed is required by the synthesis route. |
| Isononanol | The dominant use is as the plasticiser alcohol esterified to DINP and related esters for flexible PVC. This page covers the alcohol feedstock, not the finished plasticiser. |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | Process or surface-modifying ester where compatibility with the polymer system is qualified. |
| Isopentane | Blowing agent for selected polymer foams and insulation materials where the converter specifies isopentane identity, purity and delivery into the designed process system. |
| Isophorone | Solvent for vinyl copolymers, PVC organosols and plastisols, and for cellulose ester and acrylic resins used in plastic coating and film work. |
| Isophorone Diisocyanate | Monomer for polyurethane prepolymers, elastomers and resin systems where a cycloaliphatic diisocyanate is specified by the synthesis route. |
| Isophthalic Acid | Used in polyester and copolymer production where chemical resistance, thermal performance or barrier properties are adjusted through resin design. |
| Isopropyl Acetate | Resin and polymer solvent in adhesive, sealant and film applications, taken up where an ester carrier suits the binder system in use. |
| Isostearic Acid | Plasticiser, lubricant or processing component where a branched fatty acid is required. |
| Itaconic Acid | Building block for superabsorbent polymers, dispersant polymers and bio-based or unsaturated polyester resin synthesis. |
| Kaolin | Functional filler in thermoplastic and thermoset compounds for stiffness, dimensional stability and surface finish without strong colour contribution. |
| Lead Nitrate | Component of heat stabiliser systems for nylon and polyester processing, where a lead salt is named in an established stabiliser package. |
| Levulinic Acid | Intermediate in selected resin, polymer-additive and plasticiser synthesis routes that specify levulinic acid as the starting material. |
| Lignin | Renewable filler and polymer-modification input in composites, thermoset systems and experimental bio-based plastics that define compatibility, particle size and thermal-processing requirements. |
| Limestone | Used as a mineral filler in thermoplastic and thermoset compounds that specify ground natural Limestone to control formulation cost and physical properties. |
| Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) | Base polymer for blown and cast film, flexible packaging, liners, rotational moulding and injection-moulded articles selected by process and performance. |
| Lithopone | Whitening and opacity in polyolefin and PVC compounds, masterbatch and moulded parts, chosen where the shade target is a soft white rather than a maximum-brightness white. |
| Low-Density Polyethylene | LDPE resin for blown and cast film, flexible packaging, liners, bags, closures and moulded components. Converters select melt flow, density, additive package and mechanical or optical properties for the process and finished article. |
| MABS Resin | Injection moulded, extruded and appearance-critical thermoplastic components. |
| Magnesium Acetate | Catalyst and processing additive duties in polyester and related polymer systems that specify a magnesium acetate feed. |
| Magnesium Hydroxide | Mineral flame retardant and smoke suppressant in wire and cable compounds, polyolefin compounds and moulded parts, where a halogen-free package is specified and the compound is processed at higher temperatures. |
| Magnesium Petroleum Sulfonate | Speciality process and additive formulations where a magnesium sulfonate is specified. |
| Magnesium Silicate | Functional filler and processing aid in selected polymer compounds, specified by particle profile, moisture, dispersion and compatibility. |
| Magnesium Stearate | Internal lubricant, release aid and acid scavenger in polyolefin and other polymer compounds, often chosen where a magnesium soap suits the additive package better than a zinc or calcium one. |
| Maleic Anhydride | Reactive acid component in unsaturated polyester resin for fibreglass laminates, tanks, panels and gelcoats, and the monomer behind styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers and maleated polyolefin coupling agents. |
| Matting Agent | Used in polymer coatings and plastic-film applications where a controlled matt surface or texture is required. |
| MDI | Monomeric and modified MDI grades react with suitable polyols to produce polyurethane elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane and selected moulded or foam systems controlled by the formulator's recipe. |
| Melamine | Raw material for melamine-formaldehyde and melamine-urea-formaldehyde resins used in moulding compounds, electrical components and durable moulded goods. Finished tableware is made from the resin or moulding compound, not from loose melamine powder. |
| Melamine Cyanurate | Flame-retardant thermoplastic compounds, engineering plastics and polymer masterbatch systems. |
| Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin | Powder thermoset resin input for moulding-compound production. Fillers, pigments, catalysts and complete moulding compounds are separate formulated materials rather than aliases for the base resin. |
| Mesitylene | Diluent and process solvent in polymer and resin manufacture where an aromatic C9 solvent is specified. |
| Methacrylic Acid | Functional comonomer in acrylic and methacrylic copolymers, and the acid monomer charged in ion-exchange resin and specialty resin manufacture. |
| Methanol | Chemical intermediate and process solvent in selected polymer and resin value chains that use methanol as a feedstock or reaction medium. |
| Methyl Acetate | Solvent for cellulose derivatives, resins and selected polymer solutions handled in coating, film and adhesive production. |
| Methyl Acrylate | Comonomer and modifier in acrylic polymers and resin manufacture. |
| Methyl Amyl Ketone | Solvent for cellulose acetate butyrate, acrylic and vinyl resins in plastic coating, film casting and cement formulations. |
| Methyl Diethanolamine | Catalyst and process amine in selected polyurethane foam and related polymer systems where methyl diethanolamine is named on the formulation. |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | Solvent welding and cementing of selected ABS, acrylic and PVC parts, and a process solvent in compatible plastics film or sheet operations. |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide | Curing initiator for unsaturated polyester resin systems used in fibreglass-reinforced plastics and composite manufacture. |
| Methyl Formate | Polymer and foam processors may use methyl formate as a volatile process aid or blowing-agent component after evaluating it in the complete system. The required purity and process conditions should be stated in the enquiry. |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | Solvent or processing aid in selected resin and polymer operations where MIBK compatibility is confirmed by the manufacturer. |
| Methyl Methacrylate | Reactive vinyl monomer for PMMA acrylic sheet, rod and moulding compounds, and for impact modifiers and processing aids used with PVC. This page covers the liquid monomer, not finished PMMA polymer. |
| Methyl Palmitate | Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of selected plasticiser and polymer-additive materials. |
| Methyl Propyl Ketone | Resin and polymer processing formulations where MPK compatibility is qualified. |
| Methylamine | Intermediate in selected polymer and resin chemistry where a C1 amine building block is specified. |
| Methylene Chloride | Blowing agent and process solvent in selected foam production for upholstery, bedding, insulation and related polymer work. |
| Mica | Muscovite and phlogopite grades reinforce selected polymer compounds where stiffness, dimensional stability, electrical properties or heat performance are part of the compound design. |
| MOCA | Aromatic diamine curative for cast polyurethane elastomers used in wheels, rollers, seals, liners and other moulded or cast components. |
| Molybdenum Trioxide | Used in selected polymer formulations as a smoke-suppression or flame-retardant synergist where Molybdenum Trioxide is named in the formulation specification. |
| Monoethylene Glycol | Raw material for polyethylene terephthalate and other polyester production, including resin systems that use monoethylene glycol as a glycol component. |
| Montan Wax | Internal and external lubricant in PVC and engineering plastics processing, supporting release, flow and surface finish. |
| Mould Release Agent | External release film for injection moulding, compression moulding, thermoforming and cast polymer processes, selected for the resin, mould surface and any painting, bonding or printing after demoulding. |
| Myristic Acid | Lubricant and additive feedstock in polymer compounding, and a route to the metal soaps used for slip and release. |
| Myristyl Alcohol | Plastics, rubber and specialty-compound formulators evaluate selected grades as lubricant, release or process aids according to melt behaviour and system compatibility. |
| N-Butanol | Resin and polymer processing solvent, and feedstock duty in plasticiser and acrylate production where solvency and evaporation rate matter. |
| N-Butyl Oleate | Plasticiser, slip aid and processing additive in polymer and rubber systems. |
| N-Formylmorpholine | Considered as a process solvent in selected polymer and resin operations subject to compatibility with the formulation and recovery system. |
| N-Heptane | Used as a polyolefin polymerisation diluent and for process-equipment cleaning where a non-polar solvent is required. |
| N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone | Process solvent and polymer processing aid for selected resins, plastics and fibre or film manufacturing steps that specify N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. |
| N-Pentane | Physical blowing agent in expanded polymer and rigid insulation foam systems where normal pentane is included in the approved formulation. |
| N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine | Tertiary amine catalyst in selected polyurethane foam and polyurethane formulation systems where BDMA is specified for the required reaction profile. |
| Naphthalene | Starting material for phthalic anhydride and selected synthetic resin routes. Buyers should state the downstream process and any purity or form preference. |
| Naphthenic Oil | Extender, process aid or carrier oil in polymer and elastomer systems where a naphthenic cut is preferred over a paraffinic solvent-neutral grade. |
| Neopentyl Glycol | Charge polyol in unsaturated polyester and gel-coat resins for reinforced plastics, and a raw material for polyester plasticisers used in polymer compounding. |
| Nepheline Syenite | Filler for plastics and polymer compounds that require a defined milled mineral with controlled particle-size and colour characteristics. |
| Nickel Dibutyldithiocarbamate | Light stabiliser in selected plastic and polymer systems that call for a nickel dithiocarbamate stabiliser. |
| Nitromethane | Dissolving and processing aid for cellulose esters, acrylates and related polymer systems that a hydrocarbon solvent cannot handle. |
| Nonylphenol | Used as a raw material in phenolic and epoxy resin production and related polymer processing formulations. |
| Normal Paraffin | Used as a process or derivative feedstock in plasticiser and related polymer-industry manufacturing routes. |
| Nylon 6 | Used for injection moulding, extrusion, film, tubing, monofilament and compounded engineering-plastic applications. |
| Nylon 66 | Used for injection-moulded and extruded engineering parts requiring a specified balance of strength, wear and thermal performance. |
| Octyl-Decyl Alcohol | Plasticiser, lubricant and process-additive manufacturers use selected C8-C10 alcohol cuts as intermediates under their own conversion and impurity specifications. |
| Octylamine | Polymer and lubricant additive chemistry using octylamine as an intermediate or formulation component. |
| Octylated Diphenylamine | Polymer stabilisation and processing formulations. |
| Oleamide | Slip, anti-block and release additive for polyethylene and polypropylene films, sheets, masterbatch and moulded articles where the converter specifies oleamide. |
| Optical Brightener | Water-insoluble benzoxazole and bis-benzoxazolyl types are used in plastics, polyester fibre and masterbatch applications. |
| Organoclay | Used as an organophilic mineral filler in selected polymer and nanocomposite compounding systems. |
| Ortho-Dichlorobenzene | Used as a process solvent for selected polymer dissolution and manufacturing applications. |
| P-Toluenesulphonic Acid | Catalyst and process acid in selected polymer and resin manufacture, including curing systems that call for solid or solution PTSA rather than a mineral acid. |
| Palmitic Acid | Internal and external lubricant in polymer processing, and feedstock for the metallic soaps used as heat stabilisers and slip additives. |
| Palmitoleic Acid | Intermediate for specialty ester, lubricant and antistatic additive chemistry used in polymer processing and formulation development. |
| Para Dichlorobenzene | Chemical intermediate for polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and related resin synthesis routes that specify the 1,4-dichlorobenzene isomer. |
| Paraffinic Oil | Process aid, carrier and softening oil in polymer compounding and thermoplastic elastomer work, including masterbatch and dust suppression on filler blends. |
| Paraformaldehyde | Solid formaldehyde source for phenolic, urea and melamine resin manufacture and related polymer systems where controlled release from powder or prills is preferred to aqueous formalin. |
| Paraxylene | Upstream raw material for polyester resin, PET and related polymer production where paraxylene purity and impurity controls are part of the process requirement. |
| PC/ABS Blend | Injection-moulded engineering parts requiring a balance of toughness, stiffness, surface finish and dimensional control. |
| PC/PBT Blend | Injection-moulded engineering components that need a different balance of toughness and chemical resistance from straight PBT or PC. |
| Pentadecanoic Acid | Used in selected antistatic, lubricant and surface-active additive systems for plastics and compounded materials. |
| Pentaerythritol | Pentaerythritol-derived esters and resin systems are used in plastics, stabiliser and polymer applications, with the pentaerythritol grade selected against the downstream reaction specification. |
| Pentaerythritol Tetrastearate | High-temperature ester lubricant and release agent for engineering resins, improving flow in moulding and extrusion without blooming. |
| Perchloroethylene | Process solvent and chemical intermediate in selected chlorinated and polymer-related synthesis routes that specify tetrachloroethylene. |
| Phenol | Intermediate for bisphenol A and phenolic resin systems used in plastics, composites and related polymer manufacture. |
| Phenol Sulphonic Acid | Used as an intermediate or catalyst component in selected resin-manufacturing processes. |
| Phenolic Resin | Phenolic moulding compounds for compression and transfer moulding of electrical, appliance and general industrial parts. |
| Phosphorous Acid | Intermediate in the production of phosphite-based stabiliser chemistry for polymers and other materials, rather than a substitute for a finished stabiliser package. |
| Phosphorus Oxychloride | Chlorinating feedstock for triaryl and trialkyl phosphate esters used as plasticisers and phosphorus flame retardants in polymer compounds. |
| Phosphorus Trichloride | Building block for phosphite antioxidants and flame-retardant intermediates used in polymer systems. |
| Photoinitiator 184 | Cure initiator for 3D printing resins and radiation-cured plastic systems where a type I photoinitiator suits the resin chemistry. |
| Photoinitiator TPO | Photocuring additive for polymer coatings, films and moulded-part finishes where the formulation uses radical UV curing. |
| Photoinitiator TPO-L | Photocuring additive for polymer coatings and surface treatments where liquid incorporation supports the compounding or formulation process. |
| Phthalic Anhydride | Principal raw material for unsaturated polyester resins used in FRP, gelcoats and moulded composites, and for polyester polyols feeding rigid polyurethane foam systems. |
| Pigment Green 7 | Colorant for polyolefin, engineering plastic and masterbatch systems where heat stability and colour consistency across processing are required. |
| Piperazine | Reactive intermediate for selected polymer, resin and additive manufacture where amine functionality, assay and water content affect the process. |
| Piperidine | Used as an upstream building block for selected piperidine-derived polymer additives and stabiliser intermediates rather than as a general-purpose plastic ingredient. |
| Polyamide Resin | Ink and coating binders for corona treated polyolefin and polyester film, where adhesion to a low energy surface is the difficult part of the job. |
| Polybutadiene Rubber | Rubber phase and impact-modification component in selected plastics and resins where the converter specifies the polybutadiene structure and compatibility needed by the process. |
| Polybutene | Cable filling and wire-compound additive where a hydrophobic liquid polybutene grade is specified for dielectric filling, moisture barrier or processing behaviour. |
| Polybutylene Succinate | Biodegradable resin for compostable packaging films, bags, coatings and moulded disposables. |
| Polybutylene Terephthalate | Base resin and compounded pellets for injection moulding and extrusion, including glass-fibre-reinforced, flame-retardant, coloured and additive-modified PBT grades. |
| Polyether Polyol | Flexible and rigid polyurethane foam for furniture, bedding, insulation panels and other polymer applications. |
| Polyethylene Glycol | Plasticiser and processing aid, where it adds flexibility without the migration behaviour of a phthalate. |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate | PET resin is processed into preforms, bottles, thermoformed sheet, film and moulded articles. Bottle, film and engineering requirements use different viscosity and processing specifications. |
| Polyethylene Wax | Internal and external lubricant in PVC and polyolefin processing, and a dispersion aid in masterbatch and colour concentrate where pigment wetting and output rate matter. |
| Polyisobutylene | Cling and stretch film modification and cable or wire compound additive, where a solid or semi-solid isobutylene polymer improves cling, tack or moisture barrier. |
| Polyisobutylene Succinic Anhydride | Specialty additive-intermediate enquiry for compatible polymer and process formulations requiring a reactive long-chain succinic anhydride derivative. |
| Polylactic Acid | Resin for injection moulding, extrusion, sheet, thermoforming, film, profile and filament production, with each conversion route requiring a matching PLA grade rather than one universal pellet. |
| Polymer | Polymeric materials and synthetic resins selected for moulding, extrusion and compounding duties where the buyer specifies the polymer type and grade. |
| Polymeric MDI | Reactive isocyanate component with polyols for rigid polyurethane foam, flexible and moulded foam systems, and other polyurethane polymer formulations used in insulation, cushioning and structural foam parts. |
| Polymethyl Methacrylate | Injection moulding and extrusion of clear or coloured acrylic parts, sheet, profiles and technical components using a PMMA grade selected for melt flow, optical performance and toughness. |
| Polyolefin Elastomer | Impact modifier, soft phase and flexible thermoplastic component in polypropylene, polyethylene and other polyolefin compounds. |
| Polyoxyethylene Dioleate | Process lubricant or emulsifier for compatible polymer, release and additive formulations requiring a nonionic dioleate ester. |
| Polyoxymethylene | Injection moulding and extrusion of dimensionally stable engineering parts, with homopolymer, copolymer or modified POM selected around the mechanical, wear and processing requirements. |
| Polyphenylene Sulfide | Converted by injection moulding, compounding and selected coating or extrusion processes using a grade matched to flow and reinforcement needs. |
| Polyphthalamide | Injection-moulded engineering components made from unfilled, reinforced, mineral-filled or flame-retardant PPA pellets. |
| Polypropylene Glycol | Polyol building block for flexible and rigid polyurethane foam and for polyurethane elastomers. Buyers normally specify molecular weight, functionality and hydroxyl number for the foam or elastomer system. |
| Polypropylene Resin | Injection moulding, extrusion, sheet, film, pipe and compounding using homopolymer, random copolymer or impact copolymer selected by melt flow and finished-part performance. |
| Polystyrene | Base resin for injection-moulded and extruded rigid articles, clear parts, profiles, sheet and thermoformed components. |
| Polyterpene Resin | Modifier for polymer formulations, sealants and technical compounds that need controlled tack, compatibility or melt behaviour. |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | Protective colloid in emulsion polymerisation of vinyl acetate and related systems, and a binder in selected polymer and specialty compound formulations that call for water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol rather than a vinyl acetate resin. |
| Polyvinyl Chloride | Suspension resin, paste resin, dry blends and compounds for extrusion, injection moulding, calendaring, coating and plastisol conversion. |
| Polyvinylidene Fluoride | Injection and extrusion resin for chemical-process components, electrical insulation, film, pipe and sheet fabrication where melt behaviour, mechanical properties and resistance profile are specified. |
| Potassium C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate | Antistatic or emulsifying additive for compatible polymer and process formulations, subject to the required active content and ester profile. |
| Potassium Persulfate | Initiator for emulsion and solution polymerisation of acrylic, styrene-acrylic, vinyl acetate, PVC and SBR systems, used thermally or in a redox pair with a reducing agent. |
| Precipitated Calcium Carbonate | Functional filler for polymer and masterbatch systems selected by particle profile and surface treatment. |
| Precipitated Silica | Functional filler and processing aid in selected polymer compounds and masterbatches that need a fine amorphous silica rather than a crystalline mineral extender. |
| Propane | Hydrocarbon blowing agent for selected foam and expandable-polymer processes that are formulated and equipped to use propane. |
| Propyl Gallate | Process and storage antioxidant in selected polymer, wax and masterbatch systems that need a phenolic stabiliser compatible with the base resin. |
| Propylamine | Intermediate or formulation input for polymer additives and specialty plastic-chemical systems. |
| Propylene | Primary monomer feedstock for polypropylene homopolymer and copolymer resin, with the propylene grade selected against the polymerisation catalyst and impurity specification. |
| Propylene Glycol | Feedstock and formulation component in polyester resin, plasticiser and polymer-processing systems that specify industrial mono propylene glycol. |
| Propylene Oxide | Feedstock for polyether polyols used to manufacture flexible and rigid polyurethane systems, elastomers, sealants and related polymer products. |
| PVC Processing Aid | Fusion, melt-strength and surface-quality adjustment in rigid and flexible PVC compounding for extrusion, calendering, injection and blow moulding. |
| Pyrophyllite | Micronised pyrophyllite is used as a mineral extender and functional filler in thermoplastic and thermoset compounds where particle size, dispersion and colour are specified. |
| Raffinate-2 | Upstream C4 feed for olefin and derivative production chains that serve polymer manufacture, where the raffinate composition is matched to the cracker requirement. |
| Red Phosphorus | Flame-retardant additive in selected engineering-plastic compounds. Grade selection considers the resin, processing temperature, coating system, dispersion and the performance specification for the finished component. |
| Rennet Casein | Feedstock for traditional casein-based moulding compounds and formed protein articles, with particle size and technical grade matched to the compounding and forming method. |
| SAN Resin | Base resin for injection-moulded parts, extruded sheet, profiles and other rigid plastic components. |
| Sebacic Acid | Diacid monomer for nylon 6,10 and speciality polyamides, and for long-chain polyester segments that need flexibility and hydrolysis resistance from the C10 spacing. |
| Sec-Butanol | Solvent or synthesis input for selected resin, polymer-additive and plastic processing chemical routes. |
| Silica Flour | Filler in plastics, resin casting, polymer flooring and artificial stone formulations. |
| Silica Powder | Mineral filler in polymer compounds, resin casting and composite systems that specify the powder's particle-size distribution, purity and dispersion behaviour. |
| Silicone Emulsion | Mould release and die lubrication in moulding and profile extrusion, and internal component of water-based release sprays. |
| Silicone Oil | Mould release in injection moulding and thermoforming, and internal lubricant that stops mouldings binding without staining the part. |
| Slack Wax | Used in selected PVC formulations that specify an oil-bearing petroleum wax. |
| Sodium 2-Ethylhexyl Sulfate | Used as a co-surfactant and stabilising component in acrylic, vinyl-acrylic and styrene-acrylic emulsion polymerisation systems. |
| Sodium Antimonate | Sodium antimonate is used as an antimony-based synergist in specified flame-retardant plastic compounds, where particle size and dispersion affect processing and finished-part consistency. |
| Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulphonate | Anionic emulsifier for emulsion polymerisation systems. |
| Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate | SFS is used in redox-initiated emulsion polymerisation for acrylic, styrene-butadiene and vinyl acetate polymer systems. |
| Sodium Persulfate | Water-soluble free-radical initiator for emulsion polymerisation of acrylics, styrene, vinyl acetate and SBR latex, run thermally or paired with a reducing agent for lower-temperature starts. |
| Sodium Stearate | Lubricant, release and processing aid in selected polymer and masterbatch systems. Compatibility and the required metal-soap identity should be confirmed because sodium, calcium, zinc and magnesium stearates behave differently. |
| Sodium Thiocyanate | Polymer processing duties linked to polyacrylonitrile and related acrylic systems where NaSCN is part of the process chemistry. |
| Sorbitol | Polyol feedstock for selected polyurethanes, surfactants, plasticisers and related industrial synthesis routes. |
| Stearic Acid | Internal or external lubricant and release aid in polymer processing, and a feedstock for calcium, zinc and other metallic stearates. |
| Styrene Monomer | Liquid aromatic monomer for general-purpose and expandable polystyrene, ABS and SAN resin manufacture, and related styrene polymerisation where the monomer rather than a finished polymer is required. |
| Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Block Copolymer | Impact and flexibility modifier in polymer compounds, masterbatches and moulded products where the chosen SBS grade is compatible with the resin system. |
| Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene Block Copolymer | Thermoplastic elastomer for soft-touch compounds, overmoulding, flexible moulded parts, masterbatches and impact-modified polymer systems. |
| Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Block Copolymer | Impact, flexibility and soft-touch modification in compatible thermoplastic compounds. |
| Succinic Acid | Intermediate and co-monomer chemistry for unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethane systems and selected biodegradable polymer routes that use succinic acid rather than other C4 dicarboxylic acids. |
| Succinic Anhydride | Resin intermediate and crosslinking co-reactant for polyester and related polymer systems used in industrial coatings, composites and moulded parts. |
| Talc | Functional filler and nucleating or anti-block aid in thermoplastic and thermoset compounds, used to improve stiffness, dimensional stability and surface finish without strong colour contribution. |
| Tall Oil Fatty Acid | Feedstock for dimer acids and polyamide resin production. |
| Tallow Amine Ethoxylate | Used in selected antistatic and surface-treatment additive formulations for polymer processing. |
| TCPP | Additive flame retardant and plasticiser in rigid and flexible polyurethane foams and selected compatible polymer formulations, with grade controls matched to the reaction and processing system. |
| TDI | Reactive isocyanate component with suitable polyols for flexible polyurethane foam used in cushioning, bedding and moulded parts, with the formulation controlling foam density and performance. |
| Terephthalic Acid | Aromatic diacid feedstock for polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate and other polyester resin systems. |
| Terpene Phenolic Resin | Compatibility and adhesion modifier in selected thermoplastic elastomer and polymer compounds. |
| Tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide | Free-radical source and process initiator in selected polymerisation, grafting and polymer-modification systems formulated for tert-butyl hydroperoxide. |
| Tert-Butyl Peroxybenzoate | Free-radical initiator for selected polymerisation processes and elevated-temperature curing systems. |
| Tetrahydrofuran | Process solvent for polymer and PTFE-related work, including dissolution, cementing and intermediate steps that specify tetrahydrofuran rather than a general ketone or ester solvent. |
| Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acrylate | Reactive monomer in speciality acrylic resins and polymer modification formulations. |
| Thermoplastic Polyurethane | Flexible and wear-resistant injection mouldings, extruded hose, tubing, sheet, film and profiles selected by backbone chemistry and hardness. |
| Thioglycolic Acid | Intermediate for organotin and other thioglycolate chemistry used in PVC heat-stabiliser systems, where free thioglycolic acid is the starting acid. |
| Titanium Dioxide | White pigment and opacity agent in thermoplastic and thermoset compounds and masterbatch; grade and surface treatment are matched to the polymer system and processing conditions. |
| Titanium Tetrachloride | Catalyst component and chemical intermediate in selected polymerisation and resin processes that specify titanium tetrachloride purity and handling conditions. |
| Toluene | Solvent and processing aid in selected polymer, resin and adhesive operations where aromatic hydrocarbon compatibility is required. |
| Triacetin | Plasticiser for cellulose acetate and related polymers, the single largest industrial use of triacetin, including cellulose acetate filter-tow bonding. |
| Triallyl Isocyanurate | Crosslinking and heat-resistance modifier in compatible polyolefin and engineering-polymer systems. |
| Tribasic Lead Sulphate | Used as a lead-based heat stabiliser in rigid PVC compounding for pipe, profile and sheet formulations where this stabiliser chemistry is specified. |
| Tributoxyethyl Phosphate | Used as a plasticiser in selected cellulose and vinyl systems, subject to the formulation's required purity, colour and compatibility. |
| Tributyl Phosphate | Plasticiser for cellulose acetate and related cellulosic compounds, where it lowers processing viscosity and improves flexibility of the finished film or sheet. |
| Triclosan | Antimicrobial additive for selected polymer compounds and plastic articles when the buyer specifies triclosan for the polymer system. |
| Triethyl Citrate | Plasticiser for cellulose derivatives and selected polymer systems where a citrate ester is chosen for compatibility and formulation performance. |
| Triethyl Phosphate | Phosphate-ester plasticiser and flame-retardant component in selected polymers, cellulose systems and polyurethane formulations, with dosage and performance established in the finished material. |
| Triethylamine | Catalyst in polyurethane foam systems and a process additive in selected resin and polymer manufacture. |
| Triethylene Glycol | Plasticiser for vinyl polymers and polyester films, where it keeps the finished sheet flexible. |
| Trimethyl Pentanediol Monoisobutyrate | Used as a plasticising or slow-solvent component in selected specialty polymer formulations. |
| Trimethylaluminium | Catalyst and polymerisation promoter in selected polymer processes. |
| Trimethylamine | Tertiary amine input in selected polymer, resin and catalyst systems where the formulation identifies trimethylamine rather than another methylamine or alkanolamine. |
| Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate | UV-curable resin and specialty composite formulations requiring trifunctional crosslinking. |
| Triphenyl Phosphate | Flame-retardant and plasticising additive in selected resins, polymer compounds and engineering-plastic systems where an aromatic phosphate ester is specified. |
| Triphenyl Phosphite | Used as a phosphite antioxidant and processing stabiliser in PVC, polyurethane, polyester, polyamide and engineering-plastics formulations. |
| Triphenylphosphine | Used in selected polymer and resin processes as a stabilising or process reagent, subject to the formulation and required specification. |
| Tripropylene Glycol Diacrylate | Crosslinking monomer in acrylic resins, composites and polymer-modification formulations. |
| Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) Trimellitate | Low-volatility plasticiser for flexible PVC compounds used in cable, sheeting, coated fabrics, seals, hoses and heat-resistant products. |
| Tung Oil | Resin and polymer manufacturers use tung oil as a reactive modification feedstock in selected binders and specialty polymers. The oil grade is matched to the reaction chemistry, colour and viscosity specification. |
| TXIB | Low-viscosity plasticiser and formulation aid in PVC plastisols, vinyl flooring, coated fabrics, synthetic leather and compatible polymer systems where the recipe specifies TXIB. |
| Ultramarine Blue | Blue colourant in masterbatch and compounded polymers, and a whitening tint in otherwise off-white compounds; state the resin, the processing temperature and the target shade so the grade can be matched. |
| Undecylenic Acid | Building block for selected polymers, resins and surface-modifying materials where the unsaturated fatty-acid structure is incorporated into the process. |
| Unsaturated Polyester Resin | Binder resin for glass-fibre reinforced plastic and other composite laminates made by hand lay-up, spray-up, resin infusion, RTM and selected pultrusion or moulding processes. |
| Urea | Feedstock for urea formaldehyde and melamine urea formaldehyde resins used in particleboard, plywood and decorative laminate. |
| Urea-Formaldehyde Resin | Thermoset moulding and resin-compound applications that specify UF resin in powder or formulated form with defined flow and cure properties. |
| Vinyl Acetate Monomer | Raw material for polyvinyl acetate, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and other vinyl acetate copolymers used in polymer processing and formulation. |
| Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) | Primary monomer feedstock for polyvinyl chloride resin and compatible vinyl chloride copolymer production. |
| Vinyltriethoxysilane | Crosslinking and grafting silane in moisture-curable polyethylene and mineral-filled polymer compounds. |
| Vinyltrimethoxysilane | Grafting and moisture-crosslinking silane in polyethylene, cable insulation and mineral-filled polymer compounds. |
| White Oil | Process oil, internal lubricant and plasticising aid in selected polymer and thermoplastic elastomer formulations. |
| Wollastonite | Acicular wollastonite reinforces thermoplastic and thermoset compounds where dimensional stability, stiffness and controlled shrinkage are important. Surface treatment and particle morphology should match the polymer system. |
| Xylene | Solvent and processing aid in selected polymer, adhesive and sealant operations where aromatic solvent compatibility is established. |
| Zinc Borate | Used as a flame-retardant synergist and smoke suppressant in PVC compounds, wire and cable insulation, polyolefins, nylon and engineering plastics. |
| Zinc Carbonate | Functional filler or zinc-containing additive in selected polymer compounds, specified by particle profile and compatibility with the processing system. |
| Zinc Oxide | Functional filler or additive in selected polymer compounds where ZnO is specified for processing or end-use performance. |
| Zinc Ricinoleate | Used as an additive in selected polymer, resin and compounded products where odour capture and process compatibility are required. |
| Zinc Stearate | Internal and external lubricant, release agent and plate-out control additive in PVC compounds, polyolefin resins and masterbatch, and a co-additive in mixed metal soap stabiliser systems. |
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