Citroflex - A-2 Plasticizer (Acetyl Triethyl Citrate) - Vertellus

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name: Acetyltriethyl Citrate
INCI Name: Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Film Former,
Hair Fixative,
Plasticizer
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Plasticizer
CAS No.: 77-89-4
EC No.: 201-066-5
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Plastics
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Compatibility,
Excellent Flexibility,
Film Forming,
Plasticizing
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
Phthalates-free
Materials Features: Biodegradable,
High Flexibility,
Low Warpage
Benefits: Phthalate free

Enhanced flexibility

Biodegradability
Features and Benefits: 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.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Electrical & Electronics,
Personal Care,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes,
Hair Care,
Nail Care
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Jacketing & Insulation
Application Format: Leave On,
Spray
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)
Fragrances & Perfume Applications: Fragrances & Perfumes
Hair Care Applications: Hair Spray
Nail Care Applications: Nail Polish
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Cables,
Food Packaging,
Food Wrap,
Wires
Use Level: 0.1-0.2
Applications: Perfume

Hair spray

Nail polish

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance