Inorganic chemicals, salts and compounds are substances of mineral origin that do not contain carbon in their molecular structure.

Carbides and carbide materials include silicon carbide, tungsten carbide and titanium carbide as well as other compounds of a metal (Ti, W, Cr, Zr) or metalloid (B, Si) and carbon.

Colorants, pigments and dyes are dispersed in paints and caulk to provide characteristics such as color, hiding power, bulk, durability and corrosion resistance.

Industrial pigments are finely ground powdery substances that are one of the basic components of paint or caulk.