Process chemicals

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thumb|class=skin-invert-image|Structure of the antioxidant glutathione

REDIRECT Catalysis

chemical compounds decreasing the corrosion rate of a metal

thumb|right|250px|Dosage of defoamer A defoamer or an anti-foaming agent is a chemical additive that reduces and hinders the formation of foam in industrial process liquids. The terms anti-foam agent and defoamer are often used interchangeably. Strictly speaking, defoamers eliminate existing foam and anti-foamers prevent the formation of further foam. Commonly used agents are insoluble oils, polydimethylsiloxanes and other silicones, certain alcohols, stearates and glycols. The additive is used to prevent formation of foam or is added to break a foam already formed.

blue fluorescent dye used to enhance apparent brightness of white paper, fabric, and plastics

compound used for treatment of materials or their surfaces in order to reduce or eliminate buildup of static electricity

A dispersant or a dispersing agent is a substance, typically a surfactant, that is added to a suspension of solid or liquid particles in a liquid (such as a colloid or emulsion) to improve the separation of the particles and to prevent their settling or clumping.

ability of an enzyme to catalyse a side reaction

chemical additive used to remove or deactivate impurities

substance applied to prevent adhesion to a surface