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Chemical name Benchmark Download CASRN Assessed Expires Functions Synonyms
Potassium citrate benchmark-4 Download 866-84-2 2024 2029 buffer, chelating agent, cosmetics, food industry TRIPOTASSIUM CITRATE; Potassium citrate anhydrous; Kaliksir; Litocit; 7778-49-6; Potassiumcitrate;…
Citric acid benchmark-3 Download 77-92-9 2024 2029 anticoagulant, antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, buffer, chelating agent, food additive, food industry, fragrance 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid;…
Chitosan benchmark-2 Download 9012-76-4 2024 2029 antimicrobial agent, chelating agent, flocculating agent, growth regulator, nutrient supplement Poliglusam (PubChem 2024), 2-Amino-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucosamine; Deacetylated chitin; poly…
Sorbic acid benchmark-3 Download 110-44-1 2024 2029 cosmetics, food industry, fragrance, preservative (2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid; Hexadienoic acid;…
PROPYLPARABEN benchmark-2 Download 94-13-3 2023 2028 cosmetics, food industry, pharmaceutical, preservative Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester; propyl phydroxybenzoate; propyl…
Butyl Acetate benchmark-3 Download 123-86-4 2023 2028 dehydrant, food additive, food industry, solvent Acetic acid, butyl ester; n-Butyl acetate; 1-Butyl acetate; Acetic acid n-butyl ester; Butyl…
Dipropyl heptyl phthalate… * benchmark-0 Download 53306-54-0 2022 2027 food industry, food packaging, lubricant, plasticizer 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis(2-propylheptyl) ester; Bis(2-propylheptyl) phthalate; Bis-(2-…
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate benchmark-3 Download 123-28-4 2021 2026 additive, antioxidant, chelating agent, cosmetics, food industry, plasticizer, softening agent 3,3'-Thiobispropionic acid, didodecyl ester; Advastab 800; AI3-25277; Antioxidant AS; Antioxidant…
Ethylene benchmark-2 Download 74-85-1 2021 2026 anesthetic, food industry, polymer industry, refrigerant, solvent Acetene; Bicarburretted hydrogen; EC 200-815-3; Ethene; Olefiant gas; UN1038; UN1962; 74-85-1;…
6-ETHOXY-2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,2-D… benchmark-2 Download 91-53-2 2021 2026 anti-degradant, antioxidant, food additive, food industry, pesticide, pharmaceutical, preservative Ethoxyquin [ISO]; 1,2-Dihydro-2,2,4-trimethyl-6-ethoxyquinoline; 1,2-Dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-…
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene benchmark-2 Download 156-60-5 2021 2026 additive, cleaner, degreaser, extractant, food industry, pharmaceutical, refrigerant, solvent Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene; (E)-1,2-Dichloroethene; (E)-1,2-Dichloroethylene; EINECS 205-860-2;…
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and… benchmark-2 Download 151-21-3 2021 2026 cleansing agent, cosmetics, denaturant, emulsifier, foaming agent, food industry, personal care products, surfactant Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: Sodium dodecyl sulfate; Dodecyl alcohol, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt;…
Sodium Carbonate benchmark-2 Download 497-19-8 2021 2026 alkalizing agent, catalyst, chemical intermediate, food additive, food industry, household products, pesticide, pharmaceutical Carbonic acid, disodium salt; Soda Ash; Bisodium carbonate; Calcined soda; Carbonic acid sodium…
Triacetin benchmark-3 Download 102-76-1 2020 2025 antimicrobial agent, food additive, food industry, fragrance, plasticizer, solvent 1,2,3-Propanetriol triacetate; Acetic, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Triacetin; 1,2,3-Propanetriyl…
Tetramethyl Bisphenol F benchmark-2 Download 5384-21-4 2020 2025 food industry, food packaging, monomer 4,4'-Methylenebis(2,6-dimethylphenol); 4,4'-Methylenedi-2,6-xylenol; Phenol, 4,4'-methylenebis[2,6-…
Isopropyl Myristate benchmark-2 Download 110-27-0 2020 2025 binding agent, conditioning agent, cosmetics, emollient, food additive, food industry, fragrance, pesticide 1-Methylethyl tetradecanoate; Tetradecanoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester; 1- Tridecanecarboxylic acid,…
Lactide benchmark-3 Download 4511-42-6 2020 2025 antimicrobial agent, destabilizer, energy, food additive, food industry, swelling agent L-Lactide (CAS #4511-42-6) Lactide, L-; EC 224-832-0; (3S-cis)-3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione;…
ETHYL ACETATE benchmark-2 Download 41-78-6 2019 2024 cosmetics, food additive, food industry, fragrance, personal care products, pharmaceutical, solvent Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic acid, ethyl ester; Acetic ether; Acetidin; Acetoxyethane; Ethyl…
Ammonium bifluoride benchmark-1 Download 1341-49-7 2016 additive, cleaner, etching agent, neutralizer, pesticide, preservative, textile applications Ammonium hydrogen fluoride, Ammonium hydrogen difluoride, Ammonium acid fluoride
Perfluorohexanoic acid benchmark-1 Download 307-24-4 2016 breakdown product, fluorinated, food industry, food packaging, pfas, processing aid, textile applications C8, EINECS 206-196-6, NSC 5213, Perfluorohexanoic acid, Undecafluoro-1-hexanoic acid,…
Amorphous fumed silica, nano * benchmark-0 Download 112945-52-5 2016 anti-caking agent, emulsifier, food additive, food industry fumed (or pyrogenic) nanosilica, a synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) prepared by thermal or pyrogenic…
Zinc pyrithione benchmark-1 Download 13463-41-7 2015 antifoulant, conditioning agent, food industry, personal care products, preservative Bis(1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato)zinc; Pyrithione zinc; Pyrithione zinc [USAN:INN]; Zinc…
Calcium carbonate benchmark-3 Download 471-34-1 2015 anti-caking agent, buffer, food industry, nutrient supplement, stabilizer, textile applications Carbonic acid, calcium salt (1:1); CI 77220; Pigment white 18; Precipitated calcium carbonate;…
Propan-1-ol benchmark-2 Download 71-23-8 2014 chemical intermediate, cosmetics, food additive, food industry, solvent 1-Propanol; n-Propanol; n-Propyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxypropane; 1-Propyl alcohol; Ethyl carbinol;…
Isobutyl alcohol benchmark-2 Download 78-83-1 2014 food additive, food industry, solvent Isobutyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxymethylpropane; 1-Propanol, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl propanol; 2-Methyl-1-…
Naphthalene benchmark-1 Download 91-20-3 2014 antimicrobial agent, chemical feedstock, deodorant, fumigant, insect and animal repellant, preservative, textile applications EINECS 202-049-5, Albocarbon, camphor tar, Caswell No. 587, Mighty 150, Mighty RD1, Moth balls/Moth…
Titanium dioxide benchmark-1 Download 13463-67-7 2014 colorant, construction materials, filler, food additive, personal care products, pharmaceutical, photochemical, polymer industry CI 77891; Pigment white 6; Titanium oxide; Atlas white titanium dioxide; C 97 (oxide); C.I. 77891;…
Talc benchmark-1 Download 14807-96-6 2014 abrasive, absorbent, agrochemical carrier, anti-caking agent, bulking, colorant, cosmetics, filler Cosmetic talc; Agalite; Talc (MG3H2(SiO3)4); Talc (powder), containing no asbestos fibers; Silicates…
Triclosan… benchmark-1 Download 3380-34-5 2014 antimicrobial agent, cosmetics, food industry, personal care products, pharmaceutical, preservative : 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl ether; Phenol,5-chloro-2-(2,4- dichlorophenoxy)-; CH 3565;…
n-Butanol benchmark-2 Download 71-36-3 2014 chemical intermediate, food additive, food industry, pharmaceutical, solvent, textile applications 1-Butanol; Butyl alcohol; n-Butyl alcohol; Butyl alcohol; Propyl carbinol; Butanol, 1-; nButan-1-ol;…
Ethylene glycol benchmark-1 Download 107-21-1 2013 2016 antifreeze, deicing, food industry, food packaging, monomer, polymer industry, textile applications 1,2-Ethanediol; Glycol; 1,2-Dihydroxyethane; 2-Hydroxyethanol; EINECS 203-473- 3; Ethylene alcohol;…
Glucose benchmark-3 Download 50-99-7 2013 2016 food additive, food industry, medical applications, nutrient supplement, pharmaceutical D-Glucose, anhydrous; Dextrose [USAN]; Glucose [JAN]; alpha-D-Glucopyranose; Corn sugar; Dextrose;…
Acetic acid benchmark-2 Download 64-19-7 2013 2016 acidifier, buffer, chemical intermediate, food additive, food industry, pesticide, pharmaceutical, preservative Acetic acid, glacial; Acetic acid, glacial [USP:JAN]; Ethanoic acid
Lactic acid benchmark-2 Download 50-21-5 2013 acidulant, food additive, food industry, solvent, textile applications 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-Hydroxypropionic acid; DL-Lactic acid; Lactic acid [USP:JAN]; Lactic…
Diisononyl… benchmark-2 Download 166412-78-8 2013 2016 food industry, food packaging, plasticizer, polymer industry 1,2-Cyclohexandicarbonsaurediisononyl ester; diisononyl hexahydrophthalate;…
Diisononyl… benchmark-2 Download 474919-59-0 2013 2016 food packaging, plasticizer, polymer industry 1,2-Cyclohexandicarbonsaurediisononyl ester; diisononyl hexahydrophthalate;…
Bisphenol A benchmark-1 Download 80-05-7 2012 coating, food industry, food packaging, monomer 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol; 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane; bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) dimethylmethane;…
HeiQ AGS-20, a silver-silica… * benchmark-0 Download 0000-000-00 2012 preservative, textile applications

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