Citroflex™ A-2 Plasticizer (Acetyl Triethyl Citrate)
- CAS Number
- 77-89-4
- EC Number
- 201-066-5
- INCI Name
- Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
- Chemical Name
- Acetyltriethyl Citrate
Citroflex™ A-2 Plasticizer (Acetyl Triethyl Citrate) is a clear, oily liquid that is recommended for use in cellulosic resin derivatives. A-2 is used in hair spray as a film-strengthening agent.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
- Hair Care
- Nail Care
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
- Film Formers
- Rheology Modifiers
- Performance Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Citroflex™ Plasticizers
- Synonyms
Acetyl triethyl citrate, ATEC, NSC 3887, Triethyl 2-acetoxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate, Triethyl acetylcitrate, Triethyl citrate acetate
- Functions
- Film Former, Hair Fixative, Plasticizer
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable, Phthalates-free
- Biodegradable
- Phthalates-free
- Certifications & Compliance
- European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics, Bioplastics, Cellulose & Cellulosics, Ethyl cellulose, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Nitrocellulose, Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC), Polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP)
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Benefits
- Phthalate free
- Enhanced flexibility
- Biodegradability
- Use Levels
- 0.1-0.2
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Plastics
- Benefit Claims
- Compatibility
- Excellent Flexibility
- Film Forming
- Plasticizing
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Spray
- Material Features
- Biodegradable
- High Flexibility
- Low Warpage
- Benefits and Features
This ester is based on natural citric acid raw material, which is mainly derived from the fermentation of corn. It is used as a fixative for perfumes, a plasticizer and film strengthening agent in hair sprays and nail polish.. Polymer compatibility is good with many polymers including: acrylic, methacrylic, ethylcellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, nitro cellulose, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylpyrrolidone, vinylidene chloride and urethanes.
- Hair Care
- Hair Spray
- Nail Care Applications
- Nail Polish
- Certifications and Compliance
- European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Acrylics
- Bioplastics
- Cellulose & Cellulosics
- Ethyl cellulose
- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- Nitrocellulose
- Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
- Polyurethanes (PU)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Film Former
- Hair Fixative
- Plasticizer
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Cables
- Food Packaging
- Food Wrap
- Wires
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Plasticizer
- Fragrances and Perfume Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
