Jungbunzlauer CITROFOL® AII has been pre-registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).CITROFOL® AII is a versatile citric acid ester. As a result of its pharmacological safety, its use is especially desirable in products serving the medical, pharmaceutical and food contact sectors. In pharmaceutical applications CITROFOL® AII contributes as plasticiser to the performance of enteric-coated tablets. For personal care applications like nail lacquer, CITROFOL® AII provides beside good plasticising properties also excellent lightfastness.

INCI Name: Acetyl Triethyl Citrate

Chemical Name: Acetyltriethyl Citrate

CAS Number: 77-89-4

Functions: Emollient, Film Former, Fragrance, Masking Agent, Plasticizer

Dosage Form: Tablets

Synonyms: Acetyl triethyl citrate, ATEC, NSC 3887, Triethyl 2-acetoxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate, Triethyl acetylcitrate, Triethyl citrate acetate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
77-89-4
EC No.
201-066-5

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Product Profile

CITROFOL® AII is a versatile citric acid ester. As a result of its pharmacological safety, its use is especially desirable in products serving the medical, pharmaceutical and food contact sectors.

In pharmaceutical applications CITROFOL® AII contributes as plasticiser to the performance of enteric-coated tablets.

For personal care applications like nail lacquer, CITROFOL® AII provides beside good plasticising properties also excellent lightfastness.

Product Highlights
  • Clear liquid, low viscose and odorless
  • High boiling point - low volatility
  • Excellent compatibility with polar polymers such as acrylics, vinyl resins, ethylen-vinyl acetate and cellulose derivatives

Applications & Uses

Dosage Form
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Hair Care Applications
Nail Care Applications
Recommended Uses

Industrial Applications

  • Adhesives, Sealants
  •  Inks, Paints, Coatings
  •  Metal Surface Treatment
  •  Plastics, Polymers

Personl Care

  •  Color Cosmetics
  •  Fragrances
  •  Hair Care

Cleaners & Detergents

  •  Dish Washing
  •  Industrial Cleaners
  •  Laundry Care
  •  Surface Care

Pharma

  •  Emollient
  •  Plasticiser

Healthcare

  •  Medical Devices
  •  Pharmaceutical Products

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity (Ascritic Acid)max. 0.02% wt
Assaymin. 99.0%
Boiling Point326°C
Colormax. 50APHA
Flash Point188°C
Molecular Weight318.3
Pour Point-43°C
Refractive Index1.432-1.441
Saponification Value705mg KOH/g
Solubility In Water0.1g/100ml
Viscosity53.7
Water Contentmax. 0.3%

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Clearances

Jungbunzlauer CITROFOL® AII has been pre-registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA
Packaging

CITROFOL® AII is supplied in drums with 225 kg net weight and in small drums with 25 kg net content.