Acetyl tributyl citrate 99%Min Colorless oily liquid RC00069

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Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC) (CAS No. 77-90-7)

Acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC), with the CAS number  77-90-7 , is a widely used non-toxic plasticizer in various industrial and consumer applications. Below are the detailed product characteristics and specifications based on available chemical data.

Basic Chemical Information

Chemical Name : Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC)

Synonyms :

Tributyl 2-acetoxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

O-Acetyl citrate tributyl ester

Citroflex A4

Acetyl tributyl citrate

Tributyl acetylcitrate

Molecular Formula : C₂₀H₃₄O₈

Molecular Weight : 402.48 g/mol

Appearance : Clear, colorless, odorless oily liquid

Density : 1.4410〜 1.4425  g/cm³ at 25°C (lit.)

Refractive Index : 1.045〜 1.055  (at 25°C)

Physical and Solubility Properties

Solubility :

Not miscible with water

Miscible with ethanol (96%) and methylene chloride  

Vapor Pressure : 0.26 psi at 20°C

Water Solubility : 0.1 g/100 mL

Log P (Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient) : Estimated at 5.227

Chemical and Thermal Properties

Acidity (calculated as citric acid %) : ≤ 0.02

Saponification Number : Data not fully specified, but relevant for quality control

Heat Decrement : ≤ 0.25 wt.% after 3 hours at 125°C

Applications

ATBC is primarily used as a  non-toxic plasticizer  in sensitive applications due to its safety profile:

Food Packaging : Used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chloroethylene-vinylidene chloride copolymers for food contact materials

Medical Devices : Approved for use in medical-grade PVC products such as tubing and blood bags

Children's Toys : Recognized as safe for use in toys; approved by the U.S. FDA for such applications

Coatings and Adhesives : Employed in cellulose resins, vinyl resins, and latex adhesives

Consumer Products : Found in air fresheners, deodorizers, printing inks, and surface treatment lubricants

Safety and Regulatory Information

Toxicity : Classified as a  non-toxic  substance; used in food and medical applications

FDA Approval : Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food packaging and children’s toys

Environmental & Safety Data :

RTECS Number : TZ8330000

TSCA Listed : Yes (Toxic Substances Control Act)

WGK Germany : 3 (indicating high water hazard)

Hazardous Substances Data : Listed under CAS 77-90-7

Packaging and Handling

Packaging : Typically supplied in  200 kg net iron drums  

Storage : Store in a  cool, dry, and well-ventilated  area. Keep tightly sealed to prevent contamination

Transportation : Transported as a general chemical product; suitable for sea, air, or land transport