Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC)
CAS# 77-90-7
Property
- Ester Content
- Color
- Acidity
- Specific Gravity
- Moisture
- Refractive Index
Unit
- %
- APHA
- %
- %
Specification
- 99.0 Minimum
- 40 Maximum
- 0.02 Maximum
- 1.045-1.055
- 0.25 Maximum
- 1.438-1.444
Application
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC) is used as a biodegradable plasticizer for PVC and cellulose derivates, and it is approved for food contact materials and can even be used as a food additive. ATBC is also used as an emollient for personal care/cosmetics products such as aerosol hair sprays and nail polishes. In addition, ATBC can be used for pharmaceutical coatings (USP grade available), lubricants, and inks.
Grades Available
Technical
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 55 gallon drums, totes, and bulk quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Tributyl 2-acetylcitrate; Tributyl o-acetylcitrate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, tributyl ester; Acetyl tri-n-butyl citrate; Tributyl acetylcitrate,Citroflex a-4, Morflex
Molecular Formula
C20H34O8
Market Segment
Cosmetic, Food, Plasticizer
Product Uses
Aluminum Foil, Solvent, Bottle Caps, Hair Spray, Ink, Nail Polish, PVC, Solvent, Toys