Citrate Esters smooth operators in personal care - have been on the market for decades and are well established in various applications. The pharmacological and ecological safety of citrate esters turns them to versatile ingredients in the personal care industry with excellent dermatological compatibility.The plasticising properties of CITROFOL® BII give nail lacquer improved elasticity and vaporization of solvent after application. Additionally the film is well protected against UV-light.

INCI Name: Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

CAS Number: 77-90-7

Functions: Plasticizer

Labeling Claims: Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: REACH (Europe)

Synonyms: Acetyltri-N-Butyl Citrate, ATBC, Sculpey Clay Softener, Tributyl Citrate Acetate

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
77-90-7
EC No.
201-067-0

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Product Profile

CITROFOL ® BII is a preferred efficient primary plasticiser for sensitive applications under scrutiny due to no concerns in terms of toxicological, ecotoxicological and environmental reasons. The excellent compatability in PVC makes CITROFOL ® BII a well suited and recommended plasticiser for medical devices, toys, food packaging and inks but also technical applications like artificial leather, textile coating, flooring and automotive.

CITROFOL ® BII is certified according to DIN EN 13432 / ASTM D6400 and can be used as plasticiser in compostable end products.

Applications & Uses

Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Recommended Uses

Industrial Applications

  •  Adhesives, Sealants
  •  Agrochemicals, Fertilizers
  •  Construction
  •  Fine Chemicals
  •  Inks, Paints, Coatings
  •  Metal Surface Treatment
  •  Paper
  •  Plastics, Polymers
  •  Textile, Leather

 Personal Care

  •  Color Cosmetics
  •  Hair Care
  •  Skin Care

 Healthcare

  •  Medical Devices
  •  Pharmaceutical Products

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
Low viscouse liquid
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity (Ascritic Acid)max. 0.02% wt
Assaymin. 99%
Boiling Point331°C
Colormax. 30APHA
Flash Point218°C
Molecular Weight402.5
Pour Point-57°C
Refractive Index1.4410-1.4425
Saponification Value558mg KOH/g
Viscosity32.7
Water Contentmax. 0.25%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Clearances

Jungbunzlauer CITROFOL® BII has been registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2010.

Jungbunzlauer guarantees a high-quality grade of CITROFOL® BII that conforms to international ingredient and technical specifications for tributyl O-acetylcitrate. We supply CITROFOL® BII in accordance with the USP in its latest version.

Many countries have set specific rules concerning the use of additives. We therefore advise to carefully investigate them before use of CITROFOL® BII in your application.

Packaging & Availability

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

CITROFOL® BII is supplied in bulk, in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with 1000 kg net weight, in drums with 215 kg net weight and in small drums with 25 kg net content.