There are several essential chemicals that TNN supplies globally to the chemical industry. These bulk chemicals are: used as raw materials in synthesis to produce intermediates or finished products; used as-is in formulating products; used as catalysts, oxidizing or reducing or phase-transfer agents; used as biocides; used in production of dyes, coatings, plastics; etc. A list of chemicals currently being supplied by TNN are shown below.
| Chemical Name | Specification | Applications / Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Ethylanthraquinone | 0.99 | used in the industrial production of hydrogen peroxide |
| 2-Naphthol | 0.991 | widely used intermediate in production of dyes and others |
| 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO or TEMPOL | 0.99 | catalyst/chemical oxidant by virtue of being a stable radical |
| 6-Methyluracil | 0.99 | a drug, acts to decrease formation of stored thyroid hormone |
| Acrylic Acid | 0.995 | widely used in paints, coatings, plastics manufacturing, etc. |
| Ammonium Thiosulfate | 56-60% | several including leaching of gold and silver |
| ATG (Antimony Glycolate) | Sb:57% | catalyst in poly-condensation of polyester (bottle, film, fiber…) |
| Barium Carbonate | 0.992 | widely used in the ceramics industry as an ingredient in glazes |
| Barium Nitrate | 0.99 | commonly used in pyrotechnics for green flame |
| Barium Selenite | 0.99 | producing glass with high index of refraction |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | 50%/80% | biocide, a cationic surfactant, and as a phase transfer agent |
| Benzylamine | 0.98 | common precursor in organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals |
| Cobalt Chloride | 24% / 62% Solution | used as a color indicator for water in desiccants |
| Cobalt Sulphate | 0.21 | as pigments in ceramics, glass and in security inks |
| Cyanuric Acid | 0.99 | precursor/component of bleaches, disinfectants, herbicides |
| Dicyandiamide or 2-Cyanoguanidine | 0.995 | curing agent - epoxy resins, flameproofing timber/fiberglass |
| DMIS (Dimethyl Sodium 5-Sulfoisophthalate) | Soap Value: 375-381 | used to produce water-soluble polymeric surfactants |
| ESBO (Epoxidized Soybean Oil) | plasticizer and stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics | |
| Magnesium Oxide | 0.9 | refractory with low electrical and high thermal conductivity |
| Magnesium Sulphate Anhydrous/Heptahydrate | 98%/99.5% | Epsom salt, beauty products, treat skin inflammation, etc. |
| Maleic Anhydride | 0.995 | manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins |
| Melamine | 0.998 | widely used in production of certain plastics, e.g. Formica |
| MgAc (Magnesium Acetate) | 0.99 | in mixture of calcium magnesium acetate for deicing |
| MSSS (Mesitylene Sodium Sulfonate) | 0.99 | surface bleaching agent |
| Methylene Chloride | 0.9999 | stripper for paints and varnishes |
| Potassium Chlorate | 0.997 | in small explosives in the fire crackers industry |
| Propylene Carbonate | 0.999 | in adhesives, paints, coatings, cosmetics |
| Propylene Glycol | 0.995 | as anti-freeze in food, drug and cosmetics industry |
| Sebacic Acid | 0.995 | intermediate for aromatics, antiseptics, and painting materials |
| Sodium 3-Nitrobenzoate | 0.99 | intermediate used in agrochemical, pharma and dyestuff industries |
| Sodium Bisulphite | 0.98 | food additive and a food preservative |
| Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate | 56%/60% | widely used as a cleansing agent and disinfectant (tablets) |
| Sodium Gluconate | 0.98 | textile dyeing, printing and metal surface water treatment |
| Sodium Metasilicate Anhydrous/Pentahydrate | fireproofing; deinking paper; insecticides, antimicrobial | |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | thickening agent absorbs and holds onto water; diapers | |
| Sodium Sulfide | 0.6 | making rubber chemicals, dyes; flotation, leather processing |
| Strontium Carbonate | 96.5%/98% | iridescent glass, luminous paints, refining sugar / drugs |
| Strontium Nitrate | 0.99 | rich red flame in fire works and road safety flares |
| TEP (Triethyl Phosphate) | 0.995 | solvent, plasticizer, fire-resistant plastics, agricultural chem. |
| TMP (Trimethyl Phosphate) | 0.99 | solvent for making pesticides and pharmaceuticals |
| Titanium Dioxide | pigment for paint, food coloring, sunscreens, cosmetics | |
| Trichloroisocyanuric Acid (Tablets) | ACl90 | disinfectant, bleaching agent and organic synthesis reagent |
| Zinc Chloride | 0.98 | dissolves starch, silk, and cellulose; dry cell electrolyte |
| Zinc Oxide | 99.7%/99.8% | cosmetic / personal care products; anti-dandruff |