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A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it.
A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it.
An organic compound consisting exclusively of the elements carbon and hydrogen. The carbon atoms are arranged in straight or branched chain or ring structures.
An organic compound consisting exclusively of the elements carbon and hydrogen. The carbon atoms are arranged in straight or branched chain or ring structures.
Learn MoreBeing or composed of matter other than plant or animal: mineral.
A repeating unit in a polymer chain. The term monomer is derived from the Greek word “mono” meaning one.
A repeating unit in a polymer chain. The term monomer is derived from the Greek word “mono” meaning one.
Learn MoreAn oil is any nonpolar chemical substance that is a viscous liquid at ambient temperatures and is both hydrophobic (immiscible with water, literally "water fearing") and lipophilic (miscible with other…
An oil is any nonpolar chemical substance that is a viscous liquid at ambient temperatures and is both hydrophobic (immiscible with water, literally "water fearing") and lipophilic (miscible with other oils, literally "fat loving"). Oils have a high carbon and hydrogen content and are usually flammable and surface active.
Chemicals derived from plant and animal fats. They are analogous to petrochemicals derived from petroleum.
Chemicals derived from plant and animal fats. They are analogous to petrochemicals derived from petroleum.
Learn MoreWhen identical simple molecules (monomers) come together and link up in a chain-like fashion, they form a polymer. The chemical reaction that forms a polymer is called polymerization. There are natural…
When identical simple molecules (monomers) come together and link up in a chain-like fashion, they form a polymer. The chemical reaction that forms a polymer is called polymerization. There are natural polymers (often referred to as biopolymers), such as cellulose, rubber and DNA, and synthetic polymers, such as polyethylene, nylon and PVC. Most resins are polymers.
Learn MoreA hard, unreactive, colorless compound that occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks.
A hard, unreactive, colorless compound that occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks.
The particular mixture of liquids that gives the desired flow or evaporation properties.
The particular mixture of liquids that gives the desired flow or evaporation properties.
Learn MoreA substance capable of dissolving another substance (solute) to form a uniformly dispersed mixture (solution) at the molecular or ionic size level. Solvents can be chosen or blended to dissolve almost…
A substance capable of dissolving another substance (solute) to form a uniformly dispersed mixture (solution) at the molecular or ionic size level. Solvents can be chosen or blended to dissolve almost any kind of material, and they are an important part of the chemical industry.
Learn MoreShort for surface-active agent, surfactants are used to describe a chemical that will reduce the surface tension of water when it is added to it. This enables the water to mix with materials it would otherwise…
Short for surface-active agent, surfactants are used to describe a chemical that will reduce the surface tension of water when it is added to it. This enables the water to mix with materials it would otherwise not dissolve, such as grease. There are three categories: detergents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers; all use the same basic chemical mechanism and differ in the nature of the surfaces involved.
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