Specialty and Fine Chemicals Published Insights

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Specialty adhesives are used in numerous industries and applications to join components together. They are also used to seal and protect products from corrosion, leaks, or contaminates, or to prevent deterioration. They are formulated from polyvinyl acetate, polyureth... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Oleochemicals are a broad group of chemical compounds derived from natural fats and oils. They are considered biodegradable and have low toxicity. This is in contrast to petrochemicals which are made from petroleum. They are used in many applications and industries in... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Industrial alcohols are a variety of distillates that are used for a wide range of purposes in industries like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and paints & coatings. Ethyl alcohol, which is a key ingredient of these products, is derived from a variety of sources. For ... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Methanethiol, also known as methyl mercaptan, is a volatile organic compound characterized by its distinct sulfur-like odor. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry, a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and personal care products, a pr... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Argentite Market is estimated to be valued at USD 8.31 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 15.69 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% from 2025 to 2032. Argentite, also known as silver sulfide, is a valuable source of silver and finds applications in various indust... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Grignard reagents belong to organometallic compounds with standard formula R-Mg-X, in which, R is an organic group whereas X belongs to the halogen group. These have a strong negative charge at the carbon atom, and thus, are highly attracted to the positively charged ... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Esters are component of lubricant formulation. Esters have low volatility, thermal stability, oxidative stability, and good lubricating qualities. Cosmetics, paints and coatings, plastics, food and beverage, Lubricant, biofuel, resins, explosives, and surfactants are ... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Sodium hypochlorite is an inorganic chemical compound comprising a sodium cation and a hypochlorite anion. It appears in pale greenish-yellow dilute solution referred to as liquid bleach, which is a household chemical widely used as a disinfectant&... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic salt that is prepared by treating heated ammonia with sulfuric acid. It has high content of sulfur that makes it ideal for alkaline soil as it gets absorbed by plants easily. Food additives, flame retardants, purifying protein, and amm... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Phenoxyethanol is a clear liquid that is used in the formulation of cosmetic products such as sunscreen and skin creams. In addition to this, phenoxyethanol preservatives are used in various applications such as drugs, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products for enhanc... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Hydrazine hydrate is highly soluble in water and can reduce itself to form nitrogen and water. Moreover, it protects the boiler tubes from corrosion by reacting with soft hematite layers to form a hard magnetic layer. Hence, it is an important component in boiler wate... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Glutathione is a natural antioxidant that is found in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria. This antioxidant helps in preventing damage to cellular components caused by reactive oxygen compounds such as free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides, and heavy metals.... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Multiple factors, such as stray currents, salt, water, and moisture, cause the corrosion of rails. Corrosion creates a high risk of damage to the rail parts. Moreover, rail corrosion weakens the foot of the rails as well. Railway coatings protect the rails from corros... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Sodium acetate is one of the most common plasticizers that is used in the U.S., and around the world. It issued to extend or add colour, other qualities to a wide range of products from plastic containers to pharmaceuticals and even metal. The most common is the blue ... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Pyridine is widely used as a fungicide and solvent, as well as in the production of various pharmaceuticals. It is also used to produce products such as medicines, vitamins, food flavorings, pesticides, paints, dyes, rubber products, adhesives, and waterproofing for f... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Pelargonic acid is a specialized organic chemical molecule that is produced both naturally and chemically as esters. Pelargonic acid, is a white liquid chemical with a foul stench. Pelargonic acid is slightly soluble in water, but miscible in a variety of organic solv... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate. An alternate name used for dolomite is dolomitic rock or dolostone. Dolomite has a wide range of applications in various industries but the primary application is found in the steel &a... View more

Published Date : 25 Dec, 2025

Fumeric acid is a chemical compound that occurs in a wide range of nature and has a fruity taste.  Fumeric acid and its salts are also known as fumarates or fumarate esters. The name "fumarate" may also refer to a C2 compound. Fumeric acid is used in baking and d... View more