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Accelerator
A curing additive used to increase the speed of vulcanization in rubber compounds.
Acesulfame Potassium
A high-intensity sweetener used to provide sweetness with little to no calories.
Acetylated Starch
A modified starch treated to improve stability, texture, and resistance to processing conditions.
Acid Value (AV)
A measure of the free fatty acid content in fats and oils, indicating the level of hydrolysis or degradation.
Acidifier
An additive used to lower pH, improve preservation, or support gut conditions in feed systems.
Acidifier Feed Additives
Organic or inorganic acids added to animal feed to improve gut health and nutrient absorption.
Acidulant
A food additive used to provide acidity, tartness, or pH control in food systems.
Activator
A compounding ingredient used to help accelerators and sulfur perform effectively.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
The substance in a medicine responsible for the intended therapeutic effect.
Adhesion Promoter
An additive used to improve coating bond strength to difficult substrates.
Adjuvant
An additive used to improve spreading, adhesion, or penetration of agricultural spray solutions.
AKD Sizing
Alkyl ketene dimer used to make paper more resistant to water penetration.
Algaecide
A chemical used to control algae growth in water systems.
Alkalinity Source
A builder or alkali used to raise pH and support cleaning performance.
Alkyl Ester
An ester formed from fatty acids and alcohols, commonly used in lubricants, plasticizers, and biodiesel.
Alpha Pinene
A terpene component from pine sources used as a chemical intermediate or solvent feedstock.
Alumina Hydrate
A hydrated alumina used to increase alumina content and improve fired properties.
Amide (Fatty Amide)
A derivative of fatty acids used as slip agents, anti-blocking agents, and lubricants in plastics.
Amino Acid Chelated Minerals
Minerals bound to amino acids to enhance bioavailability in animal nutrition.
Ammonium Sulfate
A nitrogen- and sulfur-containing fertilizer used for crop nutrition.
Amphoteric Surfactant
A surfactant that can carry positive or negative charge depending on pH.
Anionic Surfactant
A negatively charged surfactant widely used for detergency and foaming.
Annatto Extract
A natural color additive derived from annatto seeds, used to provide yellow to orange shades.
Annealing Atmosphere
A controlled gas environment used during annealing to limit oxidation or decarburization.
Anti-aging Active
A cosmetic active promoted for improving signs of aging such as dryness or fine lines.
Anti-browning Agent
An additive used to slow enzymatic or oxidative browning in foods.
Anti-caking Coating
A surface treatment used to keep fertilizer granules free-flowing in storage.
Anti-creasing Agent
A processing aid used to reduce crease marks during wet textile processing.
Anti-migrant
An additive used to reduce movement of dyestuff or pigment during drying.
Anti-pilling Agent
A finish used to reduce fiber fuzzing and pill formation during wear.
Anti-redeposition Agent
An additive used to keep removed soils suspended and away from fabrics.
Anti-settling Agent
An additive used to slow pigment settling during storage.
Anti-skinning Agent
An additive used to prevent skin formation in oxidatively drying paints during storage.
Anti-spatter Agent
A product used to reduce adhesion of weld spatter to surrounding surfaces.
Antiblock Additive
An additive used to reduce adhesion between polymer film layers during storage or handling.
Antinutritional Factors in Feed
Naturally occurring compounds that reduce nutrient utilization in feed ingredients.
Antiozonant
An additive used to protect rubber surfaces from ozone cracking.
Antiscalant
A threshold inhibitor used to limit deposition of sparingly soluble salts.
Antistatic Agent
An additive used to reduce static charge buildup on polymer surfaces.
Aquafeed Formulation Technology
The science of designing feed specifically for aquatic species like fish and shrimp.
ASA Sizing
Alkenyl succinic anhydride used as a reactive sizing agent in paper manufacture.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
A fat-soluble antioxidant used to protect oils and fat-containing foods from oxidation.
Aspartame
A low-calorie high-intensity sweetener used in beverages and reduced-sugar foods.
