List of commonly available chemicals
The reagent index below contains common sources of nearly-pure chemicals for amateur chemists. Department of Health and Human Services Household Products Index: http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ Photography supply store; Indicator Stop Bath - 89% (with Bromocresol Purple dye) or Glacial Acetic Acid 99.5-100% Boating supply; fiberglass cleaner Hardware store; Acetone By reaction of calcium carbide and water. Fine art store; metallic pigment - powdered aluminium Fiberglass supply shop; powdered aluminium as a filler material. Refined from mined aluminum ore, or bauxite. Often coated with wax to reduce flammability. Antacid Tablets; Alu-cap, Amphojel, Dialume - 100% Fine art supply: thickening agent Telescope supply; grinding agent for optical components Fine art supply; mordant for dying and painting Organic/health/Bulk Foods; by name Photography supply store; darkroom chemical General; styptic pencil General; mordant for clothing dyes (RIT brand and others) Natural health store; deodorant stone General; antiperspirant (not deodorant) brand name Sparkling Clear Welding supply; ammonia - anhydrous ammonia in cylinders Must be kept sealed for stability. Automotive supply; car body cleaner General; glass etching (Armour Etch brand) Scandinavian Baking Ingredient Must be kept sealed for stability. Photography supply; darkroom chemical Grocery/Pharmacy; single-use cold packs General; inert filler gas inside incandescent light bulbs .These include: Further information on the constituent chemicals of various household products can be found on the U.S.
