additive
substances mixed in small quantities with another product to modify its chemical or physical state
fuller's earth
clay material
diluent
substance which decreases the viscosity of fluids
scavenger
chemical additive used to remove or deactivate impurities
fuel additive
chemical substances added to fuel to improve performance
biodegradable additive
additive that enhances the biodegradation of polymers
food additive
substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance its taste, appearance, or other qualities
antifreeze
coolant additive which reduces the freezing point of water
clarifying agent
agent used to remove suspended solids from liquids
admixture
in paint: binder, thinner, solvent or additive
polymer stabilizer
chemical stabilizer added to polymeric materials
processing aid
substance used in the production of processed food, and which may end up in the finished product, but which is not, by law, required to be disclosed to the consumer as an ingredient
blowing agent
substance which is capable of producing a cellular structure via a foaming process
dopant
trace impurity element that is inserted into a substance (in very low concentrations) to alter the electrical or optical properties of the substance
stabilizer
chemical that is used to prevent degradation
oil drying agent
painting implement
excipient
substance formulated alongside the active ingredient of a medication
plasticizer
additive that increases the plasticity or decrease the viscosity of a material
thickener
substance used to increase viscosity of a liquid
corrosion inhibitor
chemical compounds decreasing the corrosion rate of a metal
curing agent
chemical additive that triggers curing of a resin into a cross-linked polymer
adjuvant
agent that modifies or enhances the effect of other agents such as drugs or vaccines while having few if any direct effects when given by itself
pyrotechnic colorant
substance added to a pyrotechnic composition to produce colored fire
flame retardant
material applied to fabrics, bedding, furniture, plastics, etc. to reduce their flammability
filler
particles added to a matrix material, usually to improve its properties or reduce cost