Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is non-toxic plasticizer, strong solubility and many resins have good compatibility, widely used as vinyl resin and cellulose resin plasticizer. With it plasticized products have good resistance to oil, light resistance of anti - mold.
Suitable for non-toxic PVC granulation, printing ink, coating, children's soft toys, fragrance fragrance and other industries.
Product Name: Triethyl citrate
CAS RN: 77-93-0
EINECS RN: 201-071-2
Molecular Formula: C18H32O7
Molecular Weight: 276.28
Properties
Appearance: colorless oily liquid with slight odor.
M.P.: -20ºC
B.P.: 233ºC
Relative Density: 1.045
Refractive Index: 1.4460
Flash Point: 155ºC
2.Technical index
| Item |
Index |
|
Appearance |
Colorless transparent liquid |
|
Color(APHA) |
≤50 |
|
Total ester content% |
≥99.0 |
|
Acidity( as citric acid)% |
≤0.1 |
|
Water(wt)% |
≤0.25 |
|
Relative density( 25/25ºC ) |
1.135-1.139 |
|
Heavy metal (Pb) |
≤10ppm |
|
Flash point( ºC ) |
155 |
1.Food Additive: Triethyl citrate is often utilized as a food additive, primarily as a flavoring agent, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It is used to enhance the taste and aroma of food products and to improve their shelf life. Additionally, it is employed in the production of food packaging materials.
2.Plasticizer: Triethyl citrate is a plasticizer, which means it is added to plastics to increase their flexibility, durability, and workability. It is commonly used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers to improve their processing characteristics and make them suitable for various applications, such as in medical devices, toys, and food packaging.
3.Solvent: Triethyl citrate can function as a solvent for various substances, including flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients. It is often used in personal care products, such as perfumes, lotions, and creams, to dissolve and stabilize different components.
Packaging
230kg/plastic drum , 1000kg/1100kg per IBC , or according to customer requirements.
