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CHEBI:747345 - polymerization aid

ChEBI IDCHEBI:747345
ChEBI Namepolymerization aid
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Definitiona substance used in the manufacturing process of polymers to facilitate the reaction, often acting as a catalyst, initiator, or solvent. Polymerization aids are not typically intended to remain a part of the final structure
Last Modified11 February 2026
SubmitterCharles Tapley Hoyt
ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing Relation(s)
polymerization aid (CHEBI:747345) is a application (CHEBI:33232)
polymerization aid (CHEBI:747345) is a plastic processing aid (CHEBI:747334)
Incoming Relation(s)
polymerization initiator (CHEBI:747342) is a polymerization aid (CHEBI:747345)