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Mamta Polycoats Tributyl Citrate (TBC)
- CAS Number
- 77-94-1
- EC Number
- 201-071-2
- Chemical Name
- Tributyl citrate
- Chemical Family
- Citrates, EstersCitratesEsters
Mamta Polycoats Tributyl Citrate (TBC) is an excellent replacement for phthalates and adipates as it has a matching plasticizer performance. Commonly used in cosmetics, food contact films, and articles of plastic, and it is a fast-fusing plasticizer for technical applications.
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Plasticizer
Product families
Applications
Applications
- Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications; Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications; Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications; Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
- Interior
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
- Floor Coatings
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
- Floor Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
- Textile Manufacturing
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
- Functional Additives
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
- Esters
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid tributyl ester, Butyl citrate, NSC 8491, Tri-n-butyl citrate
- Functions
- Plasticizer
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Industrial
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- PACKAGING
- TBC is supplied in 215 kg drums and 1000 kg IBC.
- Shelf LIfe
TBC can be stored for at least 2 years in original closed container in a cool and dry place.
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- CASE Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- HIGHLIGHTS
Has excellent compatibility with PVC, making it a well-suited and recommended plasticiser for artificial leathers, textile coatings, floorings, and many other common commercial and industrial applications
- Applicable Processes
- Leather Manufacturing
- Textiles Manufacturing
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Paints
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Metal
- Paper
- Plastics
Technical data
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10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (GC) | min 99.0 | % |
| Acidity (as Citric Acid ) | max 0.02 | % |
| Colour (APHA) | max 50 | — |
| Water Content (w/w) | max 0.30 | % |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.135 – 1.139 | — |
| Refractive Index at 25°C | 1.432 – 1.441 | — |
| Molecular Weight | 318.3 | — |
| Flash Point | 190 | °C |
| Pour Point | -42 | °C |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 54 | mPa.s |
