Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC)

CAS# 77-90-7

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Property

  • Ester Content
  • Color
  • Acidity
  • Specific Gravity
  • Moisture
  • Refractive Index

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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.

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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