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Benzene
Key Points/Overview As a building block chemical, benzene is reacted with other chemicals to produce a variety of other chemistries, materials and, ultimately, consumer goods. Benzene is used to make...
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Ascorbic Acid
Key Points/Overview Ascorbic acid is a nutrient the human body needs in small amounts to function, and it can help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cells....
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Antimicrobials
Key Points/Overview Antimicrobials are used in cleaning products, healthcare settings and industrial settings to help kill dangerous bacteria and prevent the spread of infections. By helping to...
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Ammonia
Key Points/Overview Ammonia is a naturally occurring gas that serves as a chemical building block for a range of commercial and household products, including fertilizers and cleaning supplies....
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Aldehydes
Key Points/Overview Formaldehyde is part of the larger aldehyde family. Although formaldehyde is most often thought of as a preservative, it can be used in compounds for composite wood and other...
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Acrylamide
Key Points/Overview The primary industrial use of acrylamide is to create polyacrylamide, which is a common soil stabilizer for constructing tunnels, wells, sewers and reservoirs. Acrylamide is also...
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Acetone
Key Points/Overview Acetone is a colorless liquid that is also known as propanone. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in certain concentrations, with low toxicity, but high flammability. This...
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Acetic Acid
Key Points/Overview One of the most common ways consumers may come into contact with acetic acid is in the form of household vinegar, which generally contains about 5 percent acetic acid and 95...
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1,4-Dioxane
Key Points/Overview 1,4-Dioxane’s uses include dehydrating tissue and preparing slides for microscopy, producing cellulose acetate, and to help inks adhere to plastics. Historically, 1,4-dioxane was...
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1,3-Butadiene
Key Points/Overview Synthetic rubber is a durable and often cost-effective alternative to natural rubber that can be used to make anything from car tires to protective gloves. 1,3-Butadiene is a key...
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