Plastics & Glues Series

This compound is used as a photographic reducer and developer (except in color film), as a dye intermediate inhibitor, as a stabilizer in paints, varnishes, motor fuels and oils, as an antioxidant for fats and oils, as an inhibitor of polymerization, as a reagent in the determination of small quantities of phosphate and as a depigmentor. Inhibitor in acrylic monomers and polyester resins. Antioxidant in animal feed. Present in many bleaching creams. Occupational exposure in people working with antioxidants, bacteriostatics, furs, organic chemical synthesis, paints, plastics, rubber, drugs.

This compound is used in plasticizers, cosmetics, safety glass, insecticides, printing inks, paper coatings, adhesives, elastomers and explosives. It is used as a solvent in polysulfide dental impression materials, solvent for perfume oils, perfume fixative, textile lubricating agent and solid rocket propellent. As emollient in aerosol antiperspirants. As insect repeller and as plasticizer in various plastic materials

USES: Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-rheumatic agent, manufacture of polymer plastics, lacquers, waxes, polishes, adhesives, in suntan oils and creams, light absorber to prevent discoloration of plastics. In veterinary use as external disinfectant and intestinal antiseptic agent

Plasticizer in various plastic materials

Antioxidant in foods (beverages, gum, ice cream, fruits, cereals), cosmetics, topical medications, animal feeds, petroleum products, jet fuels, rubber, plastics, paints, glues.

UV-adsorber for use in plastics, cosmetics, dental materials, acrylic materials, dyes, etc. DROMETRIZOLE.

This compound is a widely-used initiator, curing agent and cross-linking agent in polymerization processes (primarily in the curing of unsaturated polyester resins, production of polystyrene and related resins, styrene poly- mers and other resins). It is an oxidizer used to bleach edible oils, flour, bread and other food. It is used as a catalyst for radical reactions. It is also used as an initiator in dental applications. In medicine, it is used in non-prescription drugs for the treatment of acne; as an antiseptic and local anesthetic in the treatment of burns and ulcers; and as a keratolytic. It is used in the embossing of vinyl flooring, as a food additive, in special fast- drying printing inks for printing on plastic surfaces, in printing pastes, as a fixing agent in light microscopy, as an initiator in systems used to prepare polymers for roof bolting in mines, as a drying agent for unsaturated oils and as a burn-out agent for cellulose acetate in mixed fabrics with viscose, silk or cotton to produce a lace-like appearance. It is also used as an initiator for addition and substitution reactions in organic synthesis. It was formerly used as a bleaching agent for textiles and paper. Keratolytic agent in acne medications. May cause discoloration of the hair and postinflammatory pigmentation and hypopigmentation. ABCD. ICU.

Antioxidant in polyester resins and as polymerization inhibitor in PVC. Also described as allergen in photocopying paper and as antioxidant in oil. May cause depigmentation.

This compound is an intermediate in the manufacture of polymers, epoxy resins, acrylic resins, polycarbonates, fungicides, antioxidants, dyes, phenoxy, polysulfone and certain polyester resins, flame retardents and rubber chemicals. Component in semisynthetic waxes. Polycarbonate resins, 60 percent; epoxy resins, 30 percent; miscellaneous, including flame retardants (mainly tetrabromobisphenol-A), unsaturated polyester, polysulfone, polyetherimide and polyacrylate resins, 10 percent.

USES: This compound is used as a plasticizer in vinyl plastics manufacturing, in spectacle frames, as a flame-retardant, as a solvent for nitrocellulose and in cellulose molding compositions. It is also used as an additive to extreme-pressure lubricants, as a nonflammable fluid in hydraulic systems, as a lead scavenger in gasoline, to sterilize certain surgical instruments, in polystyrene, in waterproofing, in common organic solvents and thinners, in linseed oil, as emulsifying agent in cosmetics, in china wood oil and in castor oil

USES: Used in binders, adhesives, laminates, impregnation products, surface coatings, casting sand, etc. ABCD.

Resin used in adhesives for shoes and watch straps. Also in do-it-yourself glues, plywood, insulation, automobiles, motor oils, inks, papers, film developers, disinfectants, deodorants. (PTBP). May cause depigmentation.

USES: noncombustable substitute for camphor in celluloid. Plasticizer in plastics (e.g., cellulose acetate) lacquers, varnishes, etc. Also in impregnating roofing paper.

USES: Modifier and adhesion promotor for film forming natural and synthetic resins. Occurs in vinyl lacquers, nitrocellulose

USES: UV-light absorber added mainly to out door plastics . Has caused dermatitis as additive in spectacle frames.

USES: Stabilizer in PVC-plastic products

Antioxidant in foods (beverages, gum, ice cream, fruits, cereals), cosmetics, topical medications, animal feeds, petroleum products, jet fuels, rubber, plastics, paints, glues. (BHA). May cause depigmentation. ABCD. UCU

For use in adhesives, mascara, inks, sealants, etc. Plasticizer in plastic materials. HYDROABIETYL ALCOHOL

Intermediate in the manufacture of varnish and lacquer resins; As a soap antioxidant; Ingrediant in de-emulsifiers for oil field use; In motor oil additives. Antioxidant in plastics, adhesives, etc. May cause depigmentation

Intermediate in the production of phenol formaldehyde resins which may remain after condensation of the resin. Sensitizer in phenol formaldehyde resins. Also in local anesthetic.

Vulcanizing accelerator; sulfur dyes; pharmaceuticals; flotation agent; acid inhibitor; intermediate for organic synthesis. Accelerator and activator for chloroprene rubber and ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymers. In sulfur dyes and as heat stabilizer in PVC adhesive tape backing.

USES: This compound is used as a mildewcide, as a bactericide, as a fungicide, as a biocide in cooling-tower water, in paints, cutting oils, cosmetics and shampoos, and for leather preservation. It is also used as a wound protectant for pruning cuts

USES: Trifunctional epoxy compound used as cross-linker in heat cured polyester paints such as laminated sheetings, printed circuits, tools, inks, adhesives, lining materials etc. ABCD.