
Chemicals and ingredients by type
Univar Solutions is your one-stop shop for quality chemicals from world-class suppliers to meet your formulation needs. Whether you are looking for a polar solvent or a specialized additive, we have a broad product offering available in a wide variety of quantities, from bulk deliveries to gallon cases.
Use the grid below to explore the breadth of our line card by type or chemistry.
Compounds derived from ammonia. They contain a basic nitrogen atom and can be organic or inorganic.


Additives may be included in aviation fuels to improve fuel performance — generally by eliminating undesirable effects — or to meet specific requirements of certain aircraft or airline operators.


Univar Solutions offers our customers a broad portfolio of chelants from industry-leading manufacturers as well as expertise to support with formulation or supply challenges. With our dedication to quality…


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.


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A United States defense standard used to help achieve standardization objectives by the U.S. Department of Defense. Standardization is beneficial in achieving interoperability, ensuring products meet certain…


A repeating unit in a polymer chain. The term monomer is derived from the Greek word “mono” meaning one.


Chemicals derived from plant and animal fats. They are analogous to petrochemicals derived from petroleum.


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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…


Any number of polymers containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms, with organic groups attached to the silicon atoms. Such compounds are typically resistant to chemical attack and insensitive to temperature…


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…


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…



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