Cytron TBC

CASE Ingredients Functions: Plasticizer
INCI Name: Tributyl Citrate
Chemical Name: Tributyl citrate
Chemical Family: Citrates

Cytron TBC is a non-toxic plasticizer widely used in PVC and cellulose derivatives. It can be applied in food-contact materials, such as plastic wrap, containers, films, or printing inks. It is a safe alternative to plasticizers in children's toys and medical devices, such as tubing, gloves, bandages, and patches. It can also be used as an emollient for personal care products.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid

Product families

Applications

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Fragrances & Perfumes
Hair Care
Nail Care

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients
Rheology Modifiers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Performance Additives

Other characteristics

Brand: Cytron
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid tributyl ester, Butyl citrate, NSC 8491, Tri-n-butyl citrate
Functions: Emollient, Plasticizer, Plasticizer
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Environmentally Friendly, Food Contact Acceptable, Non-Toxic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Biodegradable; Environmentally Friendly; Food Contact Acceptable; Non-Toxic; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Markets: Consumer Goods
Healthcare & Pharma
Personal Care
Printing & Packaging
Technology: CASE Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredients
Plastics
Benefit Claims: Emolliency
Low Volatility
Plasticizing
Application Format: Leave On
Spray
Material Features: Biodegradable
Food Contact Acceptable
Non-Toxic
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Hair Care: Hair Spray
Nail Care Applications: Nail Polish
Compatible Polymers and Resins: Cellulose & Cellulosics
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emollient
Plasticizer
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Film
Food Containers
Food Packaging
Food Wrap
Gloves
Medical Devices
Toys
Tubing
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Plasticizer
Fragrances and Perfume Applications: Fragrances & Perfumes

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Viscosity (at 25°C)	approx. 30	mPa.s
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	approx. 1.444	—

Table 2 of 2

5 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Color	max. 50	—	APHA
Ester Content	min. 99	wt %	—
Acid Value	max. 0.2	mgKOH/g	—
Moisture Content	max. 0.5	wt %	—
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	1.030 - 1.050	—	—