Citrofol® BII (USP-NF)

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Citrofol® BII (USP - NF) is a liquid plasticizer produced by esterifying citric acid with n-butanol and subsequent acetylation. This versatile citrate ester is widely used in polymers, offering a safe alternative for sensitive applications like food packaging and medical devices. It provides enhanced flexibility and is compatible with various substrates such as glass and steel.

INCI Name: Acetyl Tributyl Citrate

Chemical Name: Tributyl O-acetylcitrate

CAS Number: 77-90-7

Chemical Family: Citrate Esters

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

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Application Information

CITROFOL® BII is nail lacquer based on nitrocellulose, in which it functions particularly as plasticiser.

CITROFOL® BII function primarily as plasticisers, contributing softness and flexibility to polymers, in particular polyvinylchloride and polyurethanes, acrylics, vinyl acetates or nitrile butadiene rubber and compatible with all kinds of standard plasticisers.

 

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear, practically colourless, oily liquid
Odor
Odorless
Soluble in
Alcohol, Acetone, Isopropyl alcohol, Toluene
Insoluble in
Water
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (Plate)2379Pa.s-
Shore Hardness A (After Four Days)16--
Boiling Point (at 101.3kPa)331°C-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 30-APHA
Turbiditymax. 2NTU-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.045 - 1.055--
Refractive Index (25/D)1.4410 - 1.4425--
Acidity (as Citric acid)max. 0.02%-
Assaymin. 99%Gas Chromatography
Water Contentmax. 0.25%-
Arsenic Contentmax. 1mg/kg-

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