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312 ingredients25 categoriesCAS · SDS

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Results: 312

WaterBase materialsCAS 7732-18-5
International chemical name
Water
Category
Base materials
Typical uses & function
Dissolving, dilution and carrier for water-based products.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 7732-18-5 ↗
1-ButanolAlcoholsCAS 71-36-3
International chemical name
1-Butanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 71-36-3 ↗
1-DecanolAlcoholsCAS 112-30-1
International chemical name
1-Decanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Fatty alcohol feedstock for surfactant manufacture.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 112-30-1 ↗
1-DodecanolAlcoholsCAS 112-53-8
International chemical name
1-Dodecanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Fatty alcohol feedstock for surfactant manufacture.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 112-53-8 ↗
1-OctanolAlcoholsCAS 111-87-5
International chemical name
1-Octanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Combustible; may burn when heated or involved in fire.
CAS 111-87-5 ↗
1-PropanolAlcoholsCAS 71-23-8
International chemical name
1-Propanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 71-23-8 ↗
2-ButanolAlcoholsCAS 78-92-2
International chemical name
2-Butanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 78-92-2 ↗
2-EthylhexanolAlcoholsCAS 104-76-7
International chemical name
2-Ethylhexanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • Combustible; may burn when heated or involved in fire.
CAS 104-76-7 ↗
Benzyl alcoholAlcoholsCAS 100-51-6
International chemical name
Benzyl alcohol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 100-51-6 ↗
Cetyl alcoholAlcoholsCAS 36653-82-4
International chemical name
Cetyl alcohol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Emulsion stabilization, viscosity and texture control.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 36653-82-4 ↗
EthanolAlcoholsCAS 64-17-5
International chemical name
Ethanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 64-17-5 ↗
IsobutanolAlcoholsCAS 78-83-1
International chemical name
Isobutanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 78-83-1 ↗
Isopropyl alcoholAlcoholsCAS 67-63-0
International chemical name
Isopropyl alcohol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 67-63-0 ↗
MethanolAlcoholsCAS 67-56-1
International chemical name
Methanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Toxic by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption; may damage vision, cause blindness or death.
CAS 67-56-1 ↗
Stearyl alcoholAlcoholsCAS 112-92-5
International chemical name
Stearyl alcohol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Emulsion stabilization, viscosity and texture control.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 112-92-5 ↗
tert-ButanolAlcoholsCAS 75-65-0
International chemical name
tert-Butanol
Category
Alcohols
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 75-65-0 ↗
1,3-ButanediolGlycols & polyolsCAS 107-88-0
International chemical name
1,3-Butanediol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 107-88-0 ↗
1,3-PropanediolGlycols & polyolsCAS 504-63-2
International chemical name
1,3-Propanediol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 504-63-2 ↗
1,4-ButanediolGlycols & polyolsCAS 110-63-4
International chemical name
1,4-Butanediol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 110-63-4 ↗
Diethylene glycolGlycols & polyolsCAS 111-46-6
International chemical name
Diethylene glycol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Ingestion can cause severe poisoning and kidney damage through toxic metabolites.
CAS 111-46-6 ↗
Ethylene glycolGlycols & polyolsCAS 107-21-1
International chemical name
Ethylene glycol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Heat-transfer and coolant formulations.
Key hazards
  • Ingestion can cause severe poisoning and kidney damage through toxic metabolites.
CAS 107-21-1 ↗
GlycerolGlycols & polyolsCAS 56-81-5
International chemical name
Glycerol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 56-81-5 ↗
MannitolGlycols & polyolsCAS 69-65-8
International chemical name
Mannitol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 69-65-8 ↗
Propylene glycolGlycols & polyolsCAS 57-55-6
International chemical name
Propylene glycol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 57-55-6 ↗
SorbitolGlycols & polyolsCAS 50-70-4
International chemical name
Sorbitol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 50-70-4 ↗
Triethylene glycolGlycols & polyolsCAS 112-27-6
International chemical name
Triethylene glycol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 112-27-6 ↗
XylitolGlycols & polyolsCAS 87-99-0
International chemical name
Xylitol
Category
Glycols & polyols
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Ingestion by dogs can cause hypoglycemia and liver injury.
CAS 87-99-0 ↗
1-Butoxy-2-propanolGlycol ethersCAS 5131-66-8
International chemical name
1-Butoxy-2-propanol
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Dissolving oily soils and assisting degreasing.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 5131-66-8 ↗
1-Methoxy-2-propanolGlycol ethersCAS 107-98-2
International chemical name
1-Methoxy-2-propanol
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 107-98-2 ↗
2-ButoxyethanolGlycol ethersCAS 111-76-2
International chemical name
2-Butoxyethanol
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Dissolving oily soils and assisting degreasing.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 111-76-2 ↗
2-EthoxyethanolGlycol ethersCAS 110-80-5
International chemical name
2-Ethoxyethanol
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 110-80-5 ↗
2-MethoxyethanolGlycol ethersCAS 109-86-4
International chemical name
2-Methoxyethanol
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 109-86-4 ↗
Diethylene glycol monobutyl etherGlycol ethersCAS 112-34-5
International chemical name
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Dissolving oily soils and assisting degreasing.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 112-34-5 ↗
Diethylene glycol monoethyl etherGlycol ethersCAS 111-90-0
International chemical name
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 111-90-0 ↗
Dipropylene glycol butyl etherGlycol ethersCAS 29911-28-2
International chemical name
Dipropylene glycol butyl ether
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 29911-28-2 ↗
Dipropylene glycol methyl etherGlycol ethersCAS 34590-94-8
International chemical name
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 34590-94-8 ↗
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetateGlycol ethersCAS 108-65-6
International chemical name
Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate
Category
Glycol ethers
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 108-65-6 ↗
1,4-DioxaneOrganic solventsCAS 123-91-1
International chemical name
1,4-Dioxane
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Cancer concern; manage exposure routes and levels.
  • May form explosive peroxides during storage.
CAS 123-91-1 ↗
2-Butanone (MEK)Organic solventsCAS 78-93-3
International chemical name
2-Butanone (MEK)
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 78-93-3 ↗
AcetoneOrganic solventsCAS 67-64-1
International chemical name
Acetone
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 67-64-1 ↗
AcetonitrileOrganic solventsCAS 75-05-8
International chemical name
Acetonitrile
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 75-05-8 ↗
BenzeneOrganic solventsCAS 71-43-2
International chemical name
Benzene
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Carcinogenic; bone marrow and blood-system damage, including leukemia risk.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
CAS 71-43-2 ↗
Carbon tetrachlorideOrganic solventsCAS 56-23-5
International chemical name
Carbon tetrachloride
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • May damage the liver, kidneys or other organs.
  • Cancer concern; manage exposure routes and levels.
CAS 56-23-5 ↗
ChloroformOrganic solventsCAS 67-66-3
International chemical name
Chloroform
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Cancer concern; manage exposure routes and levels.
  • May damage the liver, kidneys or other organs.
CAS 67-66-3 ↗
CyclohexaneOrganic solventsCAS 110-82-7
International chemical name
Cyclohexane
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 110-82-7 ↗
CyclohexanoneOrganic solventsCAS 108-94-1
International chemical name
Cyclohexanone
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • Combustible; may burn when heated or involved in fire.
CAS 108-94-1 ↗
DichloromethaneOrganic solventsCAS 75-09-2
International chemical name
Dichloromethane
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
  • Cancer concern; manage exposure routes and levels.
CAS 75-09-2 ↗
Dimethyl carbonateOrganic solventsCAS 616-38-6
International chemical name
Dimethyl carbonate
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 616-38-6 ↗
Dimethyl sulfoxideOrganic solventsCAS 67-68-5
International chemical name
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • May enhance skin absorption of other dissolved substances.
CAS 67-68-5 ↗
Ethyl acetateOrganic solventsCAS 141-78-6
International chemical name
Ethyl acetate
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 141-78-6 ↗
EthylbenzeneOrganic solventsCAS 100-41-4
International chemical name
Ethylbenzene
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
  • Repeated high exposure may affect hearing or other organs.
CAS 100-41-4 ↗
Gamma-butyrolactoneOrganic solventsCAS 96-48-0
International chemical name
Gamma-butyrolactone
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 96-48-0 ↗
Isopropyl acetateOrganic solventsCAS 108-21-4
International chemical name
Isopropyl acetate
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 108-21-4 ↗
Methyl acetateOrganic solventsCAS 79-20-9
International chemical name
Methyl acetate
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 79-20-9 ↗
Methyl isobutyl ketoneOrganic solventsCAS 108-10-1
International chemical name
Methyl isobutyl ketone
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 108-10-1 ↗
N,N-DimethylacetamideOrganic solventsCAS 127-19-5
International chemical name
N,N-Dimethylacetamide
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Resin processing or components of coating and adhesive systems.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May damage the liver, kidneys or other organs.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 127-19-5 ↗
N,N-DimethylformamideOrganic solventsCAS 68-12-2
International chemical name
N,N-Dimethylformamide
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Resin processing or components of coating and adhesive systems.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May damage the liver, kidneys or other organs.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 68-12-2 ↗
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidoneOrganic solventsCAS 872-50-4
International chemical name
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Resin processing or components of coating and adhesive systems.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 872-50-4 ↗
Propylene carbonateOrganic solventsCAS 108-32-7
International chemical name
Propylene carbonate
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Resin processing or components of coating and adhesive systems.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 108-32-7 ↗
TetrachloroethyleneOrganic solventsCAS 127-18-4
International chemical name
Tetrachloroethylene
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Cancer concern; manage exposure routes and levels.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 127-18-4 ↗
TetrahydrofuranOrganic solventsCAS 109-99-9
International chemical name
Tetrahydrofuran
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Resin processing or components of coating and adhesive systems.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May form explosive peroxides during storage.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 109-99-9 ↗
TolueneOrganic solventsCAS 108-88-3
International chemical name
Toluene
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
CAS 108-88-3 ↗
TrichloroethyleneOrganic solventsCAS 79-01-6
International chemical name
Trichloroethylene
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Carcinogenic hazard; minimize direct exposure.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 79-01-6 ↗
Xylene (mixed isomers)Organic solventsCAS 1330-20-7
International chemical name
Xylene (mixed isomers)
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
CAS 1330-20-7 ↗
n-Butyl acetateOrganic solventsCAS 123-86-4
International chemical name
n-Butyl acetate
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 123-86-4 ↗
n-HeptaneOrganic solventsCAS 142-82-5
International chemical name
n-Heptane
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 142-82-5 ↗
n-HexaneOrganic solventsCAS 110-54-3
International chemical name
n-Hexane
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Repeated exposure may damage peripheral nerves.
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
CAS 110-54-3 ↗
n-Propyl acetateOrganic solventsCAS 109-60-4
International chemical name
n-Propyl acetate
Category
Organic solvents
Typical uses & function
Solvent, flow and drying control in coatings.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Vapor or high exposure may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other central nervous system effects.
CAS 109-60-4 ↗
Alpha-isomethyl iononeFragrancesCAS 127-51-5
International chemical name
Alpha-isomethyl ionone
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 127-51-5 ↗
Alpha-pineneFragrancesCAS 80-56-8
International chemical name
Alpha-pinene
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 80-56-8 ↗
Alpha-terpineolFragrancesCAS 98-55-5
International chemical name
Alpha-terpineol
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 98-55-5 ↗
Benzyl benzoateFragrancesCAS 120-51-4
International chemical name
Benzyl benzoate
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 120-51-4 ↗
Beta-pineneFragrancesCAS 127-91-3
International chemical name
Beta-pinene
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 127-91-3 ↗
CinnamaldehydeFragrancesCAS 104-55-2
International chemical name
Cinnamaldehyde
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 104-55-2 ↗
CitralFragrancesCAS 5392-40-5
International chemical name
Citral
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 5392-40-5 ↗
CitronellolFragrancesCAS 106-22-9
International chemical name
Citronellol
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 106-22-9 ↗
EugenolFragrancesCAS 97-53-0
International chemical name
Eugenol
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 97-53-0 ↗
GeraniolFragrancesCAS 106-24-1
International chemical name
Geraniol
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 106-24-1 ↗
Hexyl cinnamalFragrancesCAS 101-85-9
International chemical name
Hexyl cinnamal
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 101-85-9 ↗
LinaloolFragrancesCAS 78-70-6
International chemical name
Linalool
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Fragrance ingredient; adding scent differs from removing odor sources.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 78-70-6 ↗
d-LimoneneFragrancesCAS 5989-27-5
International chemical name
d-Limonene
Category
Fragrances
Typical uses & function
Dissolving oily soils and assisting degreasing.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • Aspiration into the lungs after swallowing may cause severe injury.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 5989-27-5 ↗
Acetic acidAcidsCAS 64-19-7
International chemical name
Acetic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 64-19-7 ↗
Adipic acidAcidsCAS 124-04-9
International chemical name
Adipic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 124-04-9 ↗
Benzoic acidAcidsCAS 65-85-0
International chemical name
Benzoic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 65-85-0 ↗
Boric acidAcidsCAS 10043-35-3
International chemical name
Boric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
CAS 10043-35-3 ↗
Citric acid (anhydrous)AcidsCAS 77-92-9
International chemical name
Citric acid (anhydrous)
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Acidic formulations for mineral scale; may damage acid-sensitive stone or metals.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 77-92-9 ↗
Citric acid monohydrateAcidsCAS 5949-29-1
International chemical name
Citric acid monohydrate
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Acidic formulations for mineral scale; may damage acid-sensitive stone or metals.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 5949-29-1 ↗
Formic acidAcidsCAS 64-18-6
International chemical name
Formic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
CAS 64-18-6 ↗
Fumaric acidAcidsCAS 110-17-8
International chemical name
Fumaric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 110-17-8 ↗
Glycolic acidAcidsCAS 79-14-1
International chemical name
Glycolic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Acidic formulations for mineral scale; may damage acid-sensitive stone or metals.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 79-14-1 ↗
Hydrogen chloride / Hydrochloric acidAcidsCAS 7647-01-0
International chemical name
Hydrogen chloride / Hydrochloric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Acidic formulations for mineral scale; may damage acid-sensitive stone or metals.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Vapor or mist inhalation may injure the respiratory tract.
CAS 7647-01-0 ↗
Hydrogen fluoride / Hydrofluoric acidAcidsCAS 7664-39-3
International chemical name
Hydrogen fluoride / Hydrofluoric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Highly dangerous: deep tissue damage and potentially fatal systemic/electrolyte effects; exposure needs immediate emergency medical care.
CAS 7664-39-3 ↗
L-Ascorbic acidAcidsCAS 50-81-7
International chemical name
L-Ascorbic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Helps limit oxidative deterioration.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 50-81-7 ↗
L-Tartaric acidAcidsCAS 87-69-4
International chemical name
L-Tartaric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 87-69-4 ↗
Lactic acidAcidsCAS 50-21-5
International chemical name
Lactic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Acidic formulations for mineral scale; may damage acid-sensitive stone or metals.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 50-21-5 ↗
Malic acidAcidsCAS 6915-15-7
International chemical name
Malic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 6915-15-7 ↗
Nitric acidAcidsCAS 7697-37-2
International chemical name
Nitric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Vapor or mist inhalation may injure the respiratory tract.
CAS 7697-37-2 ↗
Oxalic acid (anhydrous)AcidsCAS 144-62-7
International chemical name
Oxalic acid (anhydrous)
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Assists removal of rust and iron stains; substrate compatibility matters.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Ingestion or excessive exposure may damage kidneys.
CAS 144-62-7 ↗
Oxalic acid dihydrateAcidsCAS 6153-56-6
International chemical name
Oxalic acid dihydrate
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Assists removal of rust and iron stains; substrate compatibility matters.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Ingestion or excessive exposure may damage kidneys.
CAS 6153-56-6 ↗
Phosphoric acidAcidsCAS 7664-38-2
International chemical name
Phosphoric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Acidic formulations for mineral scale; may damage acid-sensitive stone or metals.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 7664-38-2 ↗
Propionic acidAcidsCAS 79-09-4
International chemical name
Propionic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Combustible; may burn when heated or involved in fire.
CAS 79-09-4 ↗
Salicylic acidAcidsCAS 69-72-7
International chemical name
Salicylic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
CAS 69-72-7 ↗
Sorbic acidAcidsCAS 110-44-1
International chemical name
Sorbic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 110-44-1 ↗
Succinic acidAcidsCAS 110-15-6
International chemical name
Succinic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 110-15-6 ↗
Sulfamic acidAcidsCAS 5329-14-6
International chemical name
Sulfamic acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Acidic formulations for mineral scale; may damage acid-sensitive stone or metals.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 5329-14-6 ↗
Sulfuric acidAcidsCAS 7664-93-9
International chemical name
Sulfuric acid
Category
Acids
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Mixing with water can cause intense heating and splashing.
  • Occupational inhalation of strong inorganic acid mist carries a cancer hazard.
CAS 7664-93-9 ↗
Ammonia (anhydrous)AlkalisCAS 7664-41-7
International chemical name
Ammonia (anhydrous)
Category
Alkalis
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Gas leakage and confined-space exposure hazards; requires engineered handling.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7664-41-7 ↗
Ammonium hydroxideAlkalisCAS 1336-21-6
International chemical name
Ammonium hydroxide
Category
Alkalis
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Vapor or mist inhalation may injure the respiratory tract.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 1336-21-6 ↗
Calcium hydroxideAlkalisCAS 1305-62-0
International chemical name
Calcium hydroxide
Category
Alkalis
Typical uses & function
Water-treatment coagulation, precipitation or chemical processing; not an instruction for direct aquaculture dosing.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1305-62-0 ↗
Lithium hydroxide (anhydrous)AlkalisCAS 1310-65-2
International chemical name
Lithium hydroxide (anhydrous)
Category
Alkalis
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 1310-65-2 ↗
Lithium hydroxide monohydrateAlkalisCAS 1310-66-3
International chemical name
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate
Category
Alkalis
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 1310-66-3 ↗
Potassium hydroxideAlkalisCAS 1310-58-3
International chemical name
Potassium hydroxide
Category
Alkalis
Typical uses & function
Alkalinity control and assistance with fatty soils.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Dissolution or contact with acids may cause strong heating and splashing.
CAS 1310-58-3 ↗
Sodium hydroxideAlkalisCAS 1310-73-2
International chemical name
Sodium hydroxide
Category
Alkalis
Typical uses & function
Alkalinity control and assistance with fatty soils.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Dissolution or contact with acids may cause strong heating and splashing.
CAS 1310-73-2 ↗
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanolAminesCAS 124-68-5
International chemical name
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 124-68-5 ↗
DiethanolamineAminesCAS 111-42-2
International chemical name
Diethanolamine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Control nitrosamine formation when combined with nitrosating agents such as nitrites.
CAS 111-42-2 ↗
DiethylenetriamineAminesCAS 111-40-0
International chemical name
Diethylenetriamine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 111-40-0 ↗
DimethylethanolamineAminesCAS 108-01-0
International chemical name
Dimethylethanolamine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 108-01-0 ↗
EthylenediamineAminesCAS 107-15-3
International chemical name
Ethylenediamine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 107-15-3 ↗
MonoethanolamineAminesCAS 141-43-5
International chemical name
Monoethanolamine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 141-43-5 ↗
MorpholineAminesCAS 110-91-8
International chemical name
Morpholine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Corrosion inhibition or assistance in metal-treatment processes.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Control nitrosamine formation when combined with nitrosating agents such as nitrites.
CAS 110-91-8 ↗
N-MethylethanolamineAminesCAS 109-83-1
International chemical name
N-Methylethanolamine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Control nitrosamine formation when combined with nitrosating agents such as nitrites.
CAS 109-83-1 ↗
TriethanolamineAminesCAS 102-71-6
International chemical name
Triethanolamine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Adjustment of formulation acidity or alkalinity.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • Control nitrosamine formation when combined with nitrosating agents such as nitrites.
CAS 102-71-6 ↗
TriethylenetetramineAminesCAS 112-24-3
International chemical name
Triethylenetetramine
Category
Amines
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 112-24-3 ↗
Borax decahydrateDetergent buildersCAS 1303-96-4
International chemical name
Borax decahydrate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 1303-96-4 ↗
Borax pentahydrateDetergent buildersCAS 12179-04-3
International chemical name
Borax pentahydrate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 12179-04-3 ↗
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphateDetergent buildersCAS 7758-11-4
International chemical name
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7758-11-4 ↗
Disodium hydrogen phosphateDetergent buildersCAS 7558-79-4
International chemical name
Disodium hydrogen phosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7558-79-4 ↗
Disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrateDetergent buildersCAS 10039-32-4
International chemical name
Disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 10039-32-4 ↗
Potassium bicarbonateDetergent buildersCAS 298-14-6
International chemical name
Potassium bicarbonate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 298-14-6 ↗
Potassium carbonateDetergent buildersCAS 584-08-7
International chemical name
Potassium carbonate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 584-08-7 ↗
Potassium dihydrogen phosphateDetergent buildersCAS 7778-77-0
International chemical name
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7778-77-0 ↗
Sodium bicarbonateDetergent buildersCAS 144-55-8
International chemical name
Sodium bicarbonate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 144-55-8 ↗
Sodium carbonateDetergent buildersCAS 497-19-8
International chemical name
Sodium carbonate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 497-19-8 ↗
Sodium dihydrogen phosphateDetergent buildersCAS 7558-80-7
International chemical name
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7558-80-7 ↗
Sodium hexametaphosphateDetergent buildersCAS 10124-56-8
International chemical name
Sodium hexametaphosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 10124-56-8 ↗
Sodium metasilicate (anhydrous)Detergent buildersCAS 6834-92-0
International chemical name
Sodium metasilicate (anhydrous)
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 6834-92-0 ↗
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrateDetergent buildersCAS 10213-79-3
International chemical name
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 10213-79-3 ↗
Sodium silicateDetergent buildersCAS 1344-09-8
International chemical name
Sodium silicate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • Alkalinity may cause eye or skin irritation or damage.
CAS 1344-09-8 ↗
Sodium tripolyphosphateDetergent buildersCAS 7758-29-4
International chemical name
Sodium tripolyphosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7758-29-4 ↗
Tetrasodium pyrophosphateDetergent buildersCAS 7722-88-5
International chemical name
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 7722-88-5 ↗
Trisodium phosphateDetergent buildersCAS 7601-54-9
International chemical name
Trisodium phosphate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • Alkalinity may cause eye or skin irritation or damage.
CAS 7601-54-9 ↗
Trisodium phosphate dodecahydrateDetergent buildersCAS 10101-89-0
International chemical name
Trisodium phosphate dodecahydrate
Category
Detergent builders
Typical uses & function
Supports detergency through alkalinity or hardness control.
Key hazards
  • Alkalinity may cause eye or skin irritation or damage.
CAS 10101-89-0 ↗
1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acidChelating agentsCAS 2809-21-4
International chemical name
1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Metal-ion and scale-formation control.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 2809-21-4 ↗
Aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid)Chelating agentsCAS 6419-19-8
International chemical name
Aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid)
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Metal-ion and scale-formation control.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 6419-19-8 ↗
Diethylenetriaminepenta(methylenephosphonic acid)Chelating agentsCAS 15827-60-8
International chemical name
Diethylenetriaminepenta(methylenephosphonic acid)
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Metal-ion and scale-formation control.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 15827-60-8 ↗
Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)Chelating agentsCAS 67-43-6
International chemical name
Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 67-43-6 ↗
Disodium EDTA (anhydrous)Chelating agentsCAS 139-33-3
International chemical name
Disodium EDTA (anhydrous)
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 139-33-3 ↗
Disodium EDTA dihydrateChelating agentsCAS 6381-92-6
International chemical name
Disodium EDTA dihydrate
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 6381-92-6 ↗
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)Chelating agentsCAS 60-00-4
International chemical name
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 60-00-4 ↗
Pentasodium DTPAChelating agentsCAS 140-01-2
International chemical name
Pentasodium DTPA
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 140-01-2 ↗
Sodium gluconateChelating agentsCAS 527-07-1
International chemical name
Sodium gluconate
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 527-07-1 ↗
Tetrasodium EDTAChelating agentsCAS 64-02-8
International chemical name
Tetrasodium EDTA
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 64-02-8 ↗
Trisodium citrate (anhydrous)Chelating agentsCAS 68-04-2
International chemical name
Trisodium citrate (anhydrous)
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 68-04-2 ↗
Trisodium citrate dihydrateChelating agentsCAS 6132-04-3
International chemical name
Trisodium citrate dihydrate
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 6132-04-3 ↗
Trisodium nitrilotriacetateChelating agentsCAS 5064-31-3
International chemical name
Trisodium nitrilotriacetate
Category
Chelating agents
Typical uses & function
Binds metal ions to help manage hard water, deposits and discoloration.
Key hazards
  • Cancer concern; manage exposure routes and levels.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 5064-31-3 ↗
C8-10 alkyl polyglucosideSurfactantsCAS 68515-73-1
International chemical name
C8-10 alkyl polyglucoside
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 68515-73-1 ↗
C9-11 alcohols, ethoxylatedSurfactantsCAS 68439-46-3
International chemical name
C9-11 alcohols, ethoxylated
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 68439-46-3 ↗
Cocamidopropyl betaineSurfactantsCAS 61789-40-0
International chemical name
Cocamidopropyl betaine
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Amphoteric or amine-oxide cleaning ingredient for foam and detergency control.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 61789-40-0 ↗
Decyl glucosideSurfactantsCAS 141464-42-8
International chemical name
Decyl glucoside
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 141464-42-8 ↗
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acidSurfactantsCAS 27176-87-0
International chemical name
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Anionic surfactant for wetting, emulsification, soil dispersion and foam.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 27176-87-0 ↗
Lauramine oxideSurfactantsCAS 1643-20-5
International chemical name
Lauramine oxide
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Amphoteric or amine-oxide cleaning ingredient for foam and detergency control.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 1643-20-5 ↗
Lauryl glucosideSurfactantsCAS 110615-47-9
International chemical name
Lauryl glucoside
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 110615-47-9 ↗
Nonylphenol ethoxylateSurfactantsCAS 9016-45-9
International chemical name
Nonylphenol ethoxylate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 9016-45-9 ↗
Octylphenol ethoxylateSurfactantsCAS 9002-93-1
International chemical name
Octylphenol ethoxylate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 9002-93-1 ↗
Oleoyl sarcosineSurfactantsCAS 110-25-8
International chemical name
Oleoyl sarcosine
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Corrosion inhibition or assistance in metal-treatment processes.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 110-25-8 ↗
Polyoxyethylene lauryl etherSurfactantsCAS 9002-92-0
International chemical name
Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 9002-92-0 ↗
Polysorbate 20SurfactantsCAS 9005-64-5
International chemical name
Polysorbate 20
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 9005-64-5 ↗
Polysorbate 80SurfactantsCAS 9005-65-6
International chemical name
Polysorbate 80
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 9005-65-6 ↗
Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonateSurfactantsCAS 68439-57-6
International chemical name
Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Anionic surfactant for wetting, emulsification, soil dispersion and foam.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 68439-57-6 ↗
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonateSurfactantsCAS 25155-30-0
International chemical name
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Anionic surfactant for wetting, emulsification, soil dispersion and foam.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 25155-30-0 ↗
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)SurfactantsCAS 9004-82-4
International chemical name
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Anionic surfactant for wetting, emulsification, soil dispersion and foam.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 9004-82-4 ↗
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSurfactantsCAS 137-16-6
International chemical name
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Anionic surfactant for wetting, emulsification, soil dispersion and foam.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 137-16-6 ↗
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)SurfactantsCAS 151-21-3
International chemical name
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Anionic surfactant for wetting, emulsification, soil dispersion and foam.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 151-21-3 ↗
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateSurfactantsCAS 5888-33-5
International chemical name
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Anionic surfactant for wetting, emulsification, soil dispersion and foam.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 5888-33-5 ↗
Sorbitan monooleateSurfactantsCAS 1338-43-8
International chemical name
Sorbitan monooleate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 1338-43-8 ↗
Sorbitan monostearateSurfactantsCAS 1338-41-6
International chemical name
Sorbitan monostearate
Category
Surfactants
Typical uses & function
Nonionic surfactant for emulsification, wetting and solubilization.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 1338-41-6 ↗
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)EstersCAS 117-81-7
International chemical name
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Adjusts flexibility and processability of films or resins.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
CAS 117-81-7 ↗
Dibutyl phthalateEstersCAS 84-74-2
International chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Adjusts flexibility and processability of films or resins.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 84-74-2 ↗
Isopropyl myristateEstersCAS 110-27-0
International chemical name
Isopropyl myristate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Texture and lubricity adjustment in oil-phase formulations.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 110-27-0 ↗
Methyl decanoateEstersCAS 110-42-9
International chemical name
Methyl decanoate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • Combustible; may burn when heated or involved in fire.
CAS 110-42-9 ↗
Methyl laurateEstersCAS 111-82-0
International chemical name
Methyl laurate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Combustible; may burn when heated or involved in fire.
CAS 111-82-0 ↗
Methyl oleateEstersCAS 112-62-9
International chemical name
Methyl oleate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Dissolves ingredients and assists removal of organic soils.
Key hazards
  • Combustible; may burn when heated or involved in fire.
CAS 112-62-9 ↗
Methyl palmitateEstersCAS 112-39-0
International chemical name
Methyl palmitate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Texture and lubricity adjustment in oil-phase formulations.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 112-39-0 ↗
Tributyl citrateEstersCAS 77-94-1
International chemical name
Tributyl citrate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Adjusts flexibility and processability of films or resins.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 77-94-1 ↗
Tributyl phosphateEstersCAS 126-73-8
International chemical name
Tributyl phosphate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Adjusts flexibility and processability of films or resins.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 126-73-8 ↗
Triethyl citrateEstersCAS 77-93-0
International chemical name
Triethyl citrate
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Adjusts flexibility and processability of films or resins.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
CAS 77-93-0 ↗
Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate (TBEP)EstersCAS 78-51-3
International chemical name
Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate (TBEP)
Category
Esters
Typical uses & function
Adjusts flexibility and processability of films or resins.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 78-51-3 ↗
Benzalkonium chlorideBiocidal ingredientsCAS 8001-54-5
International chemical name
Benzalkonium chloride
Category
Biocidal ingredients
Typical uses & function
Active ingredient for microbial control; efficacy and permitted uses depend on the finished product.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 8001-54-5 ↗
Cetyltrimethylammonium bromideBiocidal ingredientsCAS 57-09-0
International chemical name
Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide
Category
Biocidal ingredients
Typical uses & function
Cationic surface-active ingredient; compatibility with anionic ingredients matters.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 57-09-0 ↗
Cetyltrimethylammonium chlorideBiocidal ingredientsCAS 112-02-7
International chemical name
Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride
Category
Biocidal ingredients
Typical uses & function
Cationic surface-active ingredient; compatibility with anionic ingredients matters.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 112-02-7 ↗
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC)Biocidal ingredientsCAS 7173-51-5
International chemical name
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC)
Category
Biocidal ingredients
Typical uses & function
Active ingredient for microbial control; efficacy and permitted uses depend on the finished product.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7173-51-5 ↗
GlutaraldehydeBiocidal ingredientsCAS 111-30-8
International chemical name
Glutaraldehyde
Category
Biocidal ingredients
Typical uses & function
Active ingredient for microbial control; efficacy and permitted uses depend on the finished product.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 111-30-8 ↗
Calcium hypochloriteOxidizersCAS 7778-54-3
International chemical name
Calcium hypochlorite
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Chlorine-based oxidation or bleaching; do not mix with acids or ammonia products.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Acids may release toxic chlorine; ammonia may form harmful chloramines.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7778-54-3 ↗
Chlorine dioxideOxidizersCAS 10049-04-4
International chemical name
Chlorine dioxide
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Gas leakage and confined-space exposure hazards; requires engineered handling.
  • Heat, contamination or incompatible materials may trigger decomposition or rapid reaction.
CAS 10049-04-4 ↗
Hydrogen peroxideOxidizersCAS 7722-84-1
International chemical name
Hydrogen peroxide
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Peroxide-based oxidation or bleaching; properties vary with concentration and stabilization.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 7722-84-1 ↗
Peracetic acidOxidizersCAS 79-21-0
International chemical name
Peracetic acid
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Peroxide-based oxidation or bleaching; properties vary with concentration and stabilization.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Vapor or mist inhalation may injure the respiratory tract.
  • Heat, contamination or incompatible materials may trigger decomposition or rapid reaction.
CAS 79-21-0 ↗
Potassium permanganateOxidizersCAS 7722-64-7
International chemical name
Potassium permanganate
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Water-treatment coagulation, precipitation or chemical processing; not an instruction for direct aquaculture dosing.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7722-64-7 ↗
Sodium chlorateOxidizersCAS 7775-09-9
International chemical name
Sodium chlorate
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 7775-09-9 ↗
Sodium chloriteOxidizersCAS 7758-19-2
International chemical name
Sodium chlorite
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
CAS 7758-19-2 ↗
Sodium dichloroisocyanurateOxidizersCAS 2893-78-9
International chemical name
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Chlorine-based oxidation or bleaching; do not mix with acids or ammonia products.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Acids may release toxic chlorine; ammonia may form harmful chloramines.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 2893-78-9 ↗
Sodium hypochloriteOxidizersCAS 7681-52-9
International chemical name
Sodium hypochlorite
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Chlorine-based oxidation or bleaching; do not mix with acids or ammonia products.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Acids may release toxic chlorine; ammonia may form harmful chloramines.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7681-52-9 ↗
Sodium percarbonateOxidizersCAS 15630-89-4
International chemical name
Sodium percarbonate
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Ingredient used to chemically alter colored soils in bleaching processes.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 15630-89-4 ↗
Trichloroisocyanuric acidOxidizersCAS 87-90-1
International chemical name
Trichloroisocyanuric acid
Category
Oxidizers
Typical uses & function
Chlorine-based oxidation or bleaching; do not mix with acids or ammonia products.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Acids may release toxic chlorine; ammonia may form harmful chloramines.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 87-90-1 ↗
Aluminium sulfateInorganic saltsCAS 10043-01-3
International chemical name
Aluminium sulfate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Water-treatment coagulation, precipitation or chemical processing; not an instruction for direct aquaculture dosing.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 10043-01-3 ↗
Ammonium chlorideInorganic saltsCAS 12125-02-9
International chemical name
Ammonium chloride
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 12125-02-9 ↗
Ammonium dihydrogen phosphateInorganic saltsCAS 7722-76-1
International chemical name
Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7722-76-1 ↗
Ammonium sulfateInorganic saltsCAS 7783-20-2
International chemical name
Ammonium sulfate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7783-20-2 ↗
Calcium chloride (anhydrous)Inorganic saltsCAS 10043-52-4
International chemical name
Calcium chloride (anhydrous)
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May release heat on contact with or dissolution in water.
CAS 10043-52-4 ↗
Copper(II) sulfate (anhydrous)Inorganic saltsCAS 7758-98-7
International chemical name
Copper(II) sulfate (anhydrous)
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7758-98-7 ↗
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrateInorganic saltsCAS 7758-99-8
International chemical name
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7758-99-8 ↗
Diammonium hydrogen phosphateInorganic saltsCAS 7783-28-0
International chemical name
Diammonium hydrogen phosphate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7783-28-0 ↗
Iron(II) sulfate (anhydrous)Inorganic saltsCAS 7720-78-7
International chemical name
Iron(II) sulfate (anhydrous)
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Water-treatment coagulation, precipitation or chemical processing; not an instruction for direct aquaculture dosing.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 7720-78-7 ↗
Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrateInorganic saltsCAS 7782-63-0
International chemical name
Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Water-treatment coagulation, precipitation or chemical processing; not an instruction for direct aquaculture dosing.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 7782-63-0 ↗
Iron(III) chloride (anhydrous)Inorganic saltsCAS 7705-08-0
International chemical name
Iron(III) chloride (anhydrous)
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Water-treatment coagulation, precipitation or chemical processing; not an instruction for direct aquaculture dosing.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
CAS 7705-08-0 ↗
Magnesium chloride (anhydrous)Inorganic saltsCAS 7786-30-3
International chemical name
Magnesium chloride (anhydrous)
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7786-30-3 ↗
Magnesium sulfate (anhydrous)Inorganic saltsCAS 7487-88-9
International chemical name
Magnesium sulfate (anhydrous)
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7487-88-9 ↗
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrateInorganic saltsCAS 10034-99-8
International chemical name
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 10034-99-8 ↗
Potassium chlorideInorganic saltsCAS 7447-40-7
International chemical name
Potassium chloride
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7447-40-7 ↗
Potassium nitrateInorganic saltsCAS 7757-79-1
International chemical name
Potassium nitrate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
CAS 7757-79-1 ↗
Sodium chlorideInorganic saltsCAS 7647-14-5
International chemical name
Sodium chloride
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7647-14-5 ↗
Sodium nitrateInorganic saltsCAS 7631-99-4
International chemical name
Sodium nitrate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 7631-99-4 ↗
Sodium nitriteInorganic saltsCAS 7632-00-0
International chemical name
Sodium nitrite
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Corrosion inhibition or assistance in metal-treatment processes.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Oxidizing properties can intensify fire on contact with combustible material.
CAS 7632-00-0 ↗
Sodium sulfateInorganic saltsCAS 7757-82-6
International chemical name
Sodium sulfate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Filler to adjust solids, bulk or physical properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7757-82-6 ↗
UreaInorganic saltsCAS 57-13-6
International chemical name
Urea
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 57-13-6 ↗
Zinc sulfate heptahydrateInorganic saltsCAS 7446-20-0
International chemical name
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate
Category
Inorganic salts
Typical uses & function
Supplies inorganic ions or adjusts process properties.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 7446-20-0 ↗
Aluminium oxideMinerals & fillersCAS 1344-28-1
International chemical name
Aluminium oxide
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Physical abrasion or surface finishing; particle size and substrate affect scratching.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1344-28-1 ↗
BentoniteMinerals & fillersCAS 1302-78-9
International chemical name
Bentonite
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1302-78-9 ↗
Calcium carbonateMinerals & fillersCAS 471-34-1
International chemical name
Calcium carbonate
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Physical abrasion or surface finishing; particle size and substrate affect scratching.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 471-34-1 ↗
Calcium oxideMinerals & fillersCAS 1305-78-8
International chemical name
Calcium oxide
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May release heat on contact with or dissolution in water.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1305-78-8 ↗
Iron(III) oxideMinerals & fillersCAS 1309-37-1
International chemical name
Iron(III) oxide
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Pigment for color or opacity.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1309-37-1 ↗
KaolinMinerals & fillersCAS 1332-58-7
International chemical name
Kaolin
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Filler to adjust solids, bulk or physical properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1332-58-7 ↗
LimestoneMinerals & fillersCAS 1317-65-3
International chemical name
Limestone
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Filler to adjust solids, bulk or physical properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1317-65-3 ↗
Magnesium oxideMinerals & fillersCAS 1309-48-4
International chemical name
Magnesium oxide
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Filler to adjust solids, bulk or physical properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1309-48-4 ↗
Quartz / Crystalline silicaMinerals & fillersCAS 14808-60-7
International chemical name
Quartz / Crystalline silica
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Physical abrasion or surface finishing; particle size and substrate affect scratching.
Key hazards
  • Repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica dust risks silicosis and lung cancer.
CAS 14808-60-7 ↗
Silicon dioxideMinerals & fillersCAS 7631-86-9
International chemical name
Silicon dioxide
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Filler to adjust solids, bulk or physical properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7631-86-9 ↗
TalcMinerals & fillersCAS 14807-96-6
International chemical name
Talc
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Filler to adjust solids, bulk or physical properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
  • Control dust inhalation and impurities such as asbestos.
CAS 14807-96-6 ↗
Titanium dioxideMinerals & fillersCAS 13463-67-7
International chemical name
Titanium dioxide
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Pigment for color or opacity.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 13463-67-7 ↗
Zinc oxideMinerals & fillersCAS 1314-13-2
International chemical name
Zinc oxide
Category
Minerals & fillers
Typical uses & function
Filler to adjust solids, bulk or physical properties.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 1314-13-2 ↗
Guar gumPolymersCAS 9000-30-0
International chemical name
Guar gum
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9000-30-0 ↗
Hydroxyethyl cellulosePolymersCAS 9004-62-0
International chemical name
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9004-62-0 ↗
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePolymersCAS 9004-65-3
International chemical name
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9004-65-3 ↗
Methyl cellulosePolymersCAS 9004-67-5
International chemical name
Methyl cellulose
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9004-67-5 ↗
PolyacrylamidePolymersCAS 9003-05-8
International chemical name
Polyacrylamide
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Flocculant to collect fine particles and assist solid–liquid separation.
Key hazards
  • Hazard varies with polymer grade, residual monomers and additives.
CAS 9003-05-8 ↗
Polyacrylic acidPolymersCAS 9003-01-4
International chemical name
Polyacrylic acid
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Helps maintain particle dispersion and limit redeposition or settling.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 9003-01-4 ↗
PolyethylenePolymersCAS 9002-88-4
International chemical name
Polyethylene
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Wax, surface protection and friction modification.
Key hazards
  • Hazard varies with polymer grade, residual monomers and additives.
CAS 9002-88-4 ↗
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)PolymersCAS 25322-68-3
International chemical name
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Moisture retention and co-solvent function.
Key hazards
  • Hazard varies with polymer grade, residual monomers and additives.
CAS 25322-68-3 ↗
Polyvinyl acetatePolymersCAS 9003-20-7
International chemical name
Polyvinyl acetate
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Surface-film or binder formation.
Key hazards
  • Hazard varies with polymer grade, residual monomers and additives.
CAS 9003-20-7 ↗
Polyvinyl alcoholPolymersCAS 9002-89-5
International chemical name
Polyvinyl alcohol
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Surface-film or binder formation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9002-89-5 ↗
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)PolymersCAS 9003-39-8
International chemical name
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Surface-film or binder formation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9003-39-8 ↗
Sodium carboxymethylcellulosePolymersCAS 9004-32-4
International chemical name
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9004-32-4 ↗
Sodium polyacrylatePolymersCAS 9003-04-7
International chemical name
Sodium polyacrylate
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Helps maintain particle dispersion and limit redeposition or settling.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 9003-04-7 ↗
Xanthan gumPolymersCAS 11138-66-2
International chemical name
Xanthan gum
Category
Polymers
Typical uses & function
Viscosity, flow or suspension control; effect depends on formulation.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 11138-66-2 ↗
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)SiliconesCAS 541-02-6
International chemical name
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
Category
Silicones
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Environmental persistence or accumulation concern; prevent uncontrolled release.
CAS 541-02-6 ↗
Dimethyl silicone fluidSiliconesCAS 63148-62-9
International chemical name
Dimethyl silicone fluid
Category
Silicones
Typical uses & function
Foam control or slip modification.
Key hazards
  • Hazard varies with polymer grade, residual monomers and additives.
CAS 63148-62-9 ↗
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)SiliconesCAS 556-67-2
International chemical name
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
Category
Silicones
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 556-67-2 ↗
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)SiliconesCAS 9006-65-9
International chemical name
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
Category
Silicones
Typical uses & function
Foam control or slip modification.
Key hazards
  • Hazard varies with polymer grade, residual monomers and additives.
CAS 9006-65-9 ↗
5,5-DimethylhydantoinPreservativesCAS 77-71-4
International chemical name
5,5-Dimethylhydantoin
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 77-71-4 ↗
BenzisothiazolinonePreservativesCAS 2634-33-5
International chemical name
Benzisothiazolinone
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 2634-33-5 ↗
BronopolPreservativesCAS 52-51-7
International chemical name
Bronopol
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 52-51-7 ↗
CMIT/MIT mixturePreservativesCAS 55965-84-9
International chemical name
CMIT/MIT mixture
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 55965-84-9 ↗
ChloromethylisothiazolinonePreservativesCAS 26172-55-4
International chemical name
Chloromethylisothiazolinone
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 26172-55-4 ↗
FormaldehydePreservativesCAS 50-00-0
International chemical name
Formaldehyde
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Carcinogenic hazard; minimize direct exposure.
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 50-00-0 ↗
MethylisothiazolinonePreservativesCAS 2682-20-4
International chemical name
Methylisothiazolinone
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 2682-20-4 ↗
MethylparabenPreservativesCAS 99-76-3
International chemical name
Methylparaben
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 99-76-3 ↗
OctylisothiazolinonePreservativesCAS 26530-20-1
International chemical name
Octylisothiazolinone
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 26530-20-1 ↗
PhenoxyethanolPreservativesCAS 122-99-6
International chemical name
Phenoxyethanol
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 122-99-6 ↗
Potassium sorbatePreservativesCAS 24634-61-5
International chemical name
Potassium sorbate
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 24634-61-5 ↗
PropylparabenPreservativesCAS 94-13-3
International chemical name
Propylparaben
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 94-13-3 ↗
Sodium benzoatePreservativesCAS 532-32-1
International chemical name
Sodium benzoate
Category
Preservatives
Typical uses & function
Preservation against microbial growth in storage; does not establish finished-product disinfection efficacy.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 532-32-1 ↗
1,4-NaphthoquinoneFunctional additivesCAS 130-15-4
International chemical name
1,4-Naphthoquinone
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 130-15-4 ↗
2-Butyne-1,4-diolFunctional additivesCAS 872-19-5
International chemical name
2-Butyne-1,4-diol
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Corrosion inhibition or assistance in metal-treatment processes.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 872-19-5 ↗
BenzotriazoleFunctional additivesCAS 95-14-7
International chemical name
Benzotriazole
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Corrosion inhibition or assistance in metal-treatment processes.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 95-14-7 ↗
Beta-cyclodextrinFunctional additivesCAS 7585-39-9
International chemical name
Beta-cyclodextrin
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Helps capture or bind certain odor molecules, distinct from fragrance masking.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 7585-39-9 ↗
Bisphenol AFunctional additivesCAS 80-05-7
International chemical name
Bisphenol A
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 80-05-7 ↗
Butylated hydroxyanisoleFunctional additivesCAS 25013-16-5
International chemical name
Butylated hydroxyanisole
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Helps limit oxidative deterioration.
Key hazards
  • Cancer concern; manage exposure routes and levels.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 25013-16-5 ↗
Butylated hydroxytolueneFunctional additivesCAS 128-37-0
International chemical name
Butylated hydroxytoluene
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Helps limit oxidative deterioration.
Key hazards
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 128-37-0 ↗
GlycineFunctional additivesCAS 56-40-6
International chemical name
Glycine
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Relatively low acute hazard in ordinary handling does not mean harmless or suitable for ingestion.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 56-40-6 ↗
HexamethylenetetramineFunctional additivesCAS 100-97-0
International chemical name
Hexamethylenetetramine
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 100-97-0 ↗
L-Glutamic acidFunctional additivesCAS 56-86-0
International chemical name
L-Glutamic acid
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Buffering against rapid pH changes.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 56-86-0 ↗
PhenolFunctional additivesCAS 108-95-2
International chemical name
Phenol
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Industrial processing or synthesis; not a recommendation for household cleaning.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 108-95-2 ↗
Sodium tolyltriazoleFunctional additivesCAS 64665-57-2
International chemical name
Sodium tolyltriazole
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Corrosion inhibition or assistance in metal-treatment processes.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 64665-57-2 ↗
Zinc ricinoleateFunctional additivesCAS 13040-19-2
International chemical name
Zinc ricinoleate
Category
Functional additives
Typical uses & function
Helps capture or bind certain odor molecules, distinct from fragrance masking.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 13040-19-2 ↗
Calcium stearateFatty acids & soapsCAS 1592-23-0
International chemical name
Calcium stearate
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Lubrication, release and processing aid for powders or resins.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 1592-23-0 ↗
Lauric acidFatty acids & soapsCAS 143-07-7
International chemical name
Lauric acid
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Soap, emulsifier manufacture or fatty-acid formulation ingredient.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 143-07-7 ↗
Oleic acidFatty acids & soapsCAS 112-80-1
International chemical name
Oleic acid
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Soap, emulsifier manufacture or fatty-acid formulation ingredient.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 112-80-1 ↗
Palmitic acidFatty acids & soapsCAS 57-10-3
International chemical name
Palmitic acid
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Soap, emulsifier manufacture or fatty-acid formulation ingredient.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 57-10-3 ↗
Potassium stearateFatty acids & soapsCAS 822-17-3
International chemical name
Potassium stearate
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Soap, emulsifier manufacture or fatty-acid formulation ingredient.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 822-17-3 ↗
Sodium stearateFatty acids & soapsCAS 822-16-2
International chemical name
Sodium stearate
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Soap, emulsifier manufacture or fatty-acid formulation ingredient.
Key hazards
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 822-16-2 ↗
Stearic acidFatty acids & soapsCAS 57-11-4
International chemical name
Stearic acid
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Soap, emulsifier manufacture or fatty-acid formulation ingredient.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 57-11-4 ↗
Zinc stearateFatty acids & soapsCAS 557-05-1
International chemical name
Zinc stearate
Category
Fatty acids & soaps
Typical uses & function
Lubrication, release and processing aid for powders or resins.
Key hazards
  • Avoid dust inhalation and eye contact.
CAS 557-05-1 ↗
Sodium bisulfiteReducing agentsCAS 7631-90-5
International chemical name
Sodium bisulfite
Category
Reducing agents
Typical uses & function
Reducing ingredient for residual oxidant or chlorine removal.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Acids may release irritating sulfur dioxide; sulfite-sensitive individuals may react.
CAS 7631-90-5 ↗
Sodium dithioniteReducing agentsCAS 7775-14-6
International chemical name
Sodium dithionite
Category
Reducing agents
Typical uses & function
Ingredient used to chemically alter colored soils in bleaching processes.
Key hazards
  • Self-heating or decomposition concern; control moisture, heat and storage.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Acids may release irritating sulfur dioxide; sulfite-sensitive individuals may react.
CAS 7775-14-6 ↗
Sodium metabisulfiteReducing agentsCAS 7681-57-4
International chemical name
Sodium metabisulfite
Category
Reducing agents
Typical uses & function
Reducing ingredient for residual oxidant or chlorine removal.
Key hazards
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
  • Acids may release irritating sulfur dioxide; sulfite-sensitive individuals may react.
CAS 7681-57-4 ↗
Sodium sulfiteReducing agentsCAS 7757-83-7
International chemical name
Sodium sulfite
Category
Reducing agents
Typical uses & function
Reducing ingredient for residual oxidant or chlorine removal.
Key hazards
  • Acids may release irritating sulfur dioxide; sulfite-sensitive individuals may react.
CAS 7757-83-7 ↗
Sodium thiosulfate (anhydrous)Reducing agentsCAS 7772-98-7
International chemical name
Sodium thiosulfate (anhydrous)
Category
Reducing agents
Typical uses & function
Reducing ingredient for residual oxidant or chlorine removal.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 7772-98-7 ↗
Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrateReducing agentsCAS 10102-17-7
International chemical name
Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate
Category
Reducing agents
Typical uses & function
Reducing ingredient for residual oxidant or chlorine removal.
Key hazards
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 10102-17-7 ↗
2,4-Toluene diisocyanate (TDI)Resins & precursorsCAS 584-84-9
International chemical name
2,4-Toluene diisocyanate (TDI)
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 584-84-9 ↗
4,4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)Resins & precursorsCAS 101-68-8
International chemical name
4,4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 101-68-8 ↗
Acrylic acidResins & precursorsCAS 79-10-7
International chemical name
Acrylic acid
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Heat, contamination or incompatible materials may trigger decomposition or rapid reaction.
CAS 79-10-7 ↗
Bisphenol A epoxy resinResins & precursorsCAS 25068-38-6
International chemical name
Bisphenol A epoxy resin
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin processing or components of coating and adhesive systems.
Key hazards
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
  • May harm aquatic organisms; prevent uncontrolled release to drains or water.
CAS 25068-38-6 ↗
Butyl acrylateResins & precursorsCAS 141-32-2
International chemical name
Butyl acrylate
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 141-32-2 ↗
EpichlorohydrinResins & precursorsCAS 106-89-8
International chemical name
Epichlorohydrin
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Carcinogenic hazard; minimize direct exposure.
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
CAS 106-89-8 ↗
Ethyl acrylateResins & precursorsCAS 140-88-5
International chemical name
Ethyl acrylate
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 140-88-5 ↗
Glycidyl methacrylateResins & precursorsCAS 106-91-2
International chemical name
Glycidyl methacrylate
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Concern for fertility or developmental toxicity; control exposure.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • Corrosive: concentrated material may cause skin burns and severe eye damage.
CAS 106-91-2 ↗
Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)Resins & precursorsCAS 822-06-0
International chemical name
Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 822-06-0 ↗
Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI)Resins & precursorsCAS 4098-71-9
International chemical name
Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI)
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Acute toxicity concern; even small exposures may be dangerous.
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
CAS 4098-71-9 ↗
Methyl methacrylateResins & precursorsCAS 80-62-6
International chemical name
Methyl methacrylate
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • May cause allergic skin reactions or sensitization; avoid repeated contact.
  • May irritate skin, eyes or airways.
CAS 80-62-6 ↗
StyreneResins & precursorsCAS 100-42-5
International chemical name
Styrene
Category
Resins & precursors
Typical uses & function
Resin, polymer or hardener feedstock; uncured ingredients differ from cured material.
Key hazards
  • Flammable: keep vapor or dust away from ignition sources.
  • Harmful exposure can occur through ingestion, inhalation or skin contact, depending on the substance.
  • Repeated high exposure may affect hearing or other organs.
CAS 100-42-5 ↗
Alpha-amylaseEnzymesCAS 9000-90-2
International chemical name
Alpha-amylase
Category
Enzymes
Typical uses & function
Assists breakdown of enzyme-specific substrates such as protein, starch, fats or cellulose.
Key hazards
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
CAS 9000-90-2 ↗
CellulaseEnzymesCAS 9012-54-8
International chemical name
Cellulase
Category
Enzymes
Typical uses & function
Assists breakdown of enzyme-specific substrates such as protein, starch, fats or cellulose.
Key hazards
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
CAS 9012-54-8 ↗
LipaseEnzymesCAS 9001-62-1
International chemical name
Lipase
Category
Enzymes
Typical uses & function
Assists breakdown of enzyme-specific substrates such as protein, starch, fats or cellulose.
Key hazards
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
CAS 9001-62-1 ↗
SubtilisinEnzymesCAS 9001-92-7
International chemical name
Subtilisin
Category
Enzymes
Typical uses & function
Assists breakdown of enzyme-specific substrates such as protein, starch, fats or cellulose.
Key hazards
  • Respiratory sensitization: inhalation may cause allergy or asthma symptoms.
  • May irritate or seriously damage eyes.
CAS 9001-92-7 ↗