Boric Acid NF/USP Grade, Powder

Boric Acid, NF/USP Grade, Powder. Boric Acid (H₃BO₃; CAS# 10043-35-3) is a weak acid of boron commonly used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, neutron absorber, and a precursor for other chemical compounds. Additional applications include textile fiber glass, borosilicate glass, glazes and enamels, casting powder, and flux.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Antiseptic and antimicrobial applications
• Flame retardant properties
• Neutron absorber in nuclear applications
• Textile fiber glass and borosilicate glass manufacturing
• Used in glazes and enamels
• Serves as casting powder and flux

Caution:

This product cannot be used as an insecticide or for carpet or upholstery deodorization or flea control. It is not intended for food applications, human nutritional supplements, or as food additives or preservatives.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) USP/FCC, Kosher 99% - 100.5%

Ascorbic Acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a high-purity compound (99% - 100.5%) with multiple applications in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and cosmetics. This potent antioxidant is vital for health and is used in the production of supplements, fortified foods, and skincare formulations. It appears as colorless crystals or white to nearly white powder, meeting rigorous BP/USP/EP/FCC/E300 standards. Its solubility in various alcohols like propylene glycol, glycerin, and isopropyl alcohol makes it versatile for different formulations. Ascorbic Acid offers excellent stability when stored in dry, light-protected, and cool conditions, but it is sensitive to moisture, heat, and oxidative materials. Certified kosher and available with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for bulk orders, it is a reliable choice for commercial and industrial use. Lead, iron, and copper content are tightly controlled (≤10 ppm, ≤2 ppm, and ≤5 ppm, respectively) to ensure purity and safety. Perfect for pharmaceutical manufacturers, food industry professionals, skincare formulators, laboratories, and wholesale buyers.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Production of dietary supplements
• Fortification of foods and beverages
• Antioxidant in skincare formulations
• Used in pharmaceutical preparations
• Soluble in alcohols for formulation versatility

Caution:

Store in a cool, dry, and light-protected environment. Sensitive to heat, moisture, and oxidative agents.

Benzoic Acid, USP, FCC, Kosher, ACS Reagent, >99.5%

Benzoic Acid (C₆H₅COOH) is a high-purity compound (>99.5%) widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in the food and beverage industry. Its potent antibacterial and antifungal properties, particularly effective at pH levels between 2.5 and 4.0, make it ideal for preventing spoilage in carbonated beverages and other acidic foods. Benzoic Acid is USP, FCC, Kosher, and ACS Reagent grade, ensuring its suitability for food-grade, industrial, and laboratory applications. With a molar mass of 122.12 and a melting point of 122.13°C, it is a reliable chemical for both practical and analytical uses. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) can be ordered for detailed specifications.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Preserves acidic foods and carbonated beverages
• Prevents bacterial and fungal spoilage
• Suitable for food, industrial, and lab use
• Conforms to USP, FCC, Kosher, and ACS Reagent standards
• COA available upon request

Caution:

Avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Store in a cool, dry place.

Calamine Powder, USP/NF Grade

Calamine is a fine, pale-pink mineral powder composed primarily of zinc oxide (ZnO) combined with a small proportion of ferric oxide (Fe₂O₃), typically around 0.5%. The ferric oxide content gives the material its characteristic soft pink coloration, distinguishing it from pure white zinc oxide. The powder is dry, smooth, odorless, and features a uniform particle size suitable for blending and dispersion in manufacturing processes.

This grade meets USP/NF specifications and contains not less than 98% zinc oxide after ignition (CAS 8011-96-9; formula ZnO Fe₂O₃). It is insoluble in water and soluble in acids, remaining chemically stable under normal storage conditions. The material is non-flammable, non-reactive, stable even under fire conditions, synthetic in origin, and supplied as a free-flowing solid.

For optimal storage, keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry location between 15–25 °C (59–77 °F), protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat or humidity. Standard personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, and a dust respirator is recommended during handling. The product is non-regulated for ground transport (D.O.T.).

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Suitable for laboratory applications.
• Used as a raw material in manufacturing processes.
• Uniform particle size supports blending and dispersion.
• Free-flowing powder for convenient processing.
• USP/NF grade quality for controlled industrial use.
• Chemically stable under normal storage conditions.
• Non-flammable and non-reactive material.

Caution:

Warning. Causes mild skin irritation (H316) and eye irritation (H320). Very toxic to aquatic life (H400). Avoid release to the environment and prevent material from entering drains, soil, or waterways. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, and a dust respirator when handling. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry location. For laboratory and manufacturing use only. Not for food, drug, or household use. Keep out of reach of children.

Gum Rosin Lumps, Honduran, Grade WG/WW

Honduran Gum Rosin Lumps (HROSIN) are high-grade colophony derived from the Pinus Oocarpa species in Honduras. This semi-transparent pine rosin varies in color from pale yellow to light brown and contains about 10% natural unsaponifiable matter, which imparts anticrystalline properties to the rosin and its compounds. The product is widely used in adhesives, coatings, chewing gums, cosmetics, linoleum, paints, printing inks, resins, rubber, sizes, and varnishes.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in adhesives for strong bonding properties.
• for coatings, varnishes, and linoleum production.
• Popular in chewing gums and cosmetics formulations.
• Widely applied in paints, printing inks, and resins.
• Suitable for rubber, sizes, and industrial applications.

Caution:

Handle with appropriate safety measures. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety and handling instructions.

Methyl Paraben NF - CAS 99-76-3

Methyl Paraben NF is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, supplied as a white crystalline powder with little to no odor.

This material is intended for laboratory, research, manufacturing, educational, industrial, and repackaging applications where a high-purity chemical raw material is required.

Grade designation (BP / NF / USP) is provided as a manufacturing specification only. This product is sold exclusively as a chemical raw material for research, manufacturing, educational, industrial, or repackaging purposes. No claim is made regarding suitability for any specific application, process, formulation, or end use.

The purchaser is solely responsible for determining suitability, handling requirements, storage conditions, and regulatory compliance for their intended use.

This material is supplied as a fine powder. Avoid generating airborne dust and handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits

• Suitable for laboratory, research, educational, manufacturing, and industrial applications.
• High-purity crystalline chemical raw material.
• Low-odor white crystalline powder.
• Manufactured to BP / NF / USP specification.
• Available in multiple package sizes for laboratory and industrial users.

Additional Information

• Manufactured by chemical synthesis.
• No animal-derived materials are intentionally used in the manufacturing process.
• BSE/TSE free according to supplier documentation.
• Manufactured without the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO-free) according to supplier documentation.
• Typical shelf life is up to 60 months when stored under recommended conditions.

Caution:

May cause an allergic skin reaction. Avoid breathing dust and avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, and respiratory protection when handling open material.

Avoid release to drains, waterways, or the environment.

Polyvinyl Alcohol Grade 49-88

Polyvinyl Alcohol Grade 49-88 is a high-viscosity (49 cps for a 4% solution) and partially hydrolyzed (88%) water-soluble polymer. Equivalent to PVOH5042, Elvanol® 50-42, SELVOL 540, and POVAL 49-88, it dissolves in cold water but benefits from heating or warm water for complete dissolution. This polymer offers high tensile strength, tear resistance, and excellent properties as a disperser and stabilizer. Applications include stabilizing vinyl acetate, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride emulsions, re-moisturizing adhesives, temporary binders for ceramics, water-soluble films, paper adhesives, photosensitive coatings, and as a soil anti-redeposition agent. PVOH 49-88 is also widely used in personal care, construction, textile, and emulsion industries and is a key ingredient for making slime.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Stabilization of vinyl acetate, polystyrene, and PVC emulsions
• Binder for adhesives and paper coatings
• Temporary binder for ceramics
• Water-soluble films and photosensitive coatings
• Soil anti-redeposition agent
• Key ingredient for slime making

Caution:

Handle in accordance with recommended safety procedures. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed handling and storage guidelines.

Zinc Oxide, 066USP

Zinc Oxide Grade 066USP is a high purity bright white zinc oxide produced from zinc metal following Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices. 066USP has been developed to meet the highest standards of chemical purity and physical quality required to meet all the requirements of The United States Pharmacopeia. This grade can be used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, ointment, can lacquer, and other applications specifying USP quality. A buyer of this grade may not repackage or re-label the material. If the material is repackaged or relabeled, it is not eligible for cancellation or return.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• USP-quality zinc oxide for applications requiring high chemical purity and physical quality.
• Suitable for pharmaceutical applications specifying USP quality.
• Suitable for cosmetic applications and cosmetic preparations.
• Suitable for ointment formulations.
• Suitable for can lacquer applications.
• Can be used as a colouring agent or pigment.
• Can be used as a food/feedstuff additive where applicable regulations and specifications allow.
• Can be used as a laboratory chemical or reagent.
• Can be used in lubricants, lubricant additives, plating agents, metal surface treating agents, corrosion inhibitors, anti-scaling agents, fertilizers, photosensitive agents, photo-chemicals, batteries, semiconductors, and process regulation in vulcanisation or polymerisation processes where suitable.
• Trace metals meet United States Pharmacopoeia regulations; individual lot properties and test results should be verified by Certificate of Analysis.

Caution:

Use in accordance with good industrial safety practices, industrial hygiene standards, and all applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations. Avoid creating airborne dust and avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate exhaust ventilation. Workers handling the material should wear gloves and wash hands and forearms after exposure. If exposure levels exceed limits, approved respiratory protection must be worn. Wear normal chemical work clothing and approved protective eyewear when dust may be created. Keep only in the original container or a similar tightly sealed container. Store under ambient conditions in a well-ventilated area, away from high moisture areas, with packaging tightly sealed. Once original containers are opened, use all product or place remaining product in tightly sealed containers. Prevent contamination of soil, drains, and surface water. Avoid release to the environment. Collect spillage. Avoid dry sweeping or other methods that raise dust; vacuum or wet-sweep and place material into a suitable closable, labeled container for disposal. Dispose of contents, containers, surplus product, and non-recyclable material through a licensed waste disposal contractor and in accordance with applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations. Warning: very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects outside the USA unless transported by air or sea. Water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from discharge to the environment. First aid: wash skin with soap and water; flush eyes with plenty of water; drink plenty of water if ingested and do not induce vomiting; move affected person to fresh air if inhaled. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs, if feeling unwell, if respiratory distress occurs, or contact Poison Control after ingestion. The buyer may not repackage or re-label this material; repackaged or relabeled material is not eligible for cancellation or return.