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TRIBUTYL CITRATE
Tributyl citrate. Acts as a solvent and plasticizer. It is a clear oily liquid. Exhibits compatibility with polyvinyl chloride. Provides heat stability and hence effectiveness in keeping stable color maintenance when processed with resins. Used in lacquers.
CAS NO:77-94-1
EC NO:201-071-2
IUPAC NAMES:
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tributyl ester
1,2,3-tributyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
TBC
Tri-n-butyl citrate
Tributyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
tributyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Tributyl citrate
tributyl citrate
Tributyl Citrate
Tributyl citrate
tributyl citrate
Trade names;
Tributyl Citrate
Uniplex 83
SYNONYMS:
TRIBUTYL CITRATE;77-94-1;tributyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;Butyl citrate;Tri-n-butyl citrate;Citroflex 4;n-Butyl citrate;Citric acid, tributyl ester;1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tributyl ester;NSC 8491;UNII-827D5B1B6S;Citric acid tri-n-butyl ester;2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, tributyl ester;827D5B1B6S;MFCD00027217;1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,2,3-tributyl ester;Tributyl citrate, 99+%;Butyl citrate (VAN);2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACIDTRIBUTYL ESTER;Citric Acid Tributyl Ester;EINECS 201-071-2;BRN 1806072;AI3-00394;Tributyl 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate;C18H32O7;Citric acid tributyl;Tributyl citrate [NF];ACMC-1BCW1;EC 201-071-2;SCHEMBL24668;Tributyl citrate, >=97.0%;CHEMBL2107619;DTXSID5051442;NSC8491;NSC-8491;ZINC3875494;Citric acid,tributylester(8CI);ANW-37133;AKOS015839595;DS-4667;MCULE-3269337372;AK116679;M982;DB-056272;C0366;FT-0631337;Tributyl 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate #;Q1954892;W-104292;2-Hydroxy-1,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, tributyl ester
;1,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tributyl ester;Tributyl 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate (Tributyl Citrate);Tributyl citrate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard;Tributyl citrate, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material;1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tributyl ester [ACD/Index Name];201-071-2 [EINECS];77-94-1 [RN];Citrate de tributyle [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name];Citric acid tri-n-butyl ester;Citric acid, tributyl ester(8CI);MFCD00027217 [MDL number];tributyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;Tributylcitrat [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name];Tri-n-butyl citrate;TZ8608000;1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-,1,2,3-tributylester;1,2,3-tributyl2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate;2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, tributyl ester;CITRIC ACID TRIBUTYL ESTER;Citric acid, tributyl ester;Citroflex 4;dibutyl 3-(butoxycarbonyl)-3-hydroxypentane-1,5-dioate;DS-4667;N-(1-methyl-2-benzimidazolyl)carbamic acid methyl ester;Tributylcitrate;Tri-n-butylcitrate
TRIBUTYL CITRATE
This substance is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, coating products, inks and toners, perfumes and fragrances, polymers and cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
This substance is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, coating products, inks and toners, laboratory chemicals, lubricants and greases and polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas: scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: plastic products and machinery and vehicles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives) and indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, coating products, polymers, inks and toners, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products, laboratory chemicals and lubricants and greases.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation in materials and formulation of mixtures.
This substance is used in the following products: polymers, adhesives and sealants, inks and toners, perfumes and fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products, coating products, laboratory chemicals and lubricants and greases.
This substance is used in the following areas: health services and scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: plastic products, food products and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles and as processing aid.
Consumer Uses
Building/construction materials not covered elsewhere
Paints and coatings
Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere
Industry Processing Sectors
Paint and coating manufacturing
Photographic film paper, plate, and chemical manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Plastics product manufacturing
APPEARANCE
Clear to yellow liquid
PURITY 99.0% min
CITRIC ACID 0.2% max
MOISTURE 0.2% max
HEAVY METALS 10ppm max
COLOR , APHA 50 max
Outline
Tributyl citrate (TBC) is a good environmental plasticizers, lubricants. At room temperature, it is non-toxic, it has fruit flavor, it is colorless oily liquid. Boiling point is 170℃ (133.3Pa), flash point (open cup) is 185℃. It is soluble in most organic solvents. Volatile is small, it has good compatibility with the resin, it has high efficiency in plastification, in Europe and other countries it is allowed for food packaging and medical products, as well as children's soft toys, pharmaceuticals, medical products, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics manufacturing and other industries.Products can be given a good cold resistance, water resistance and mildew resistance. The product which is resin plasticized can exhibit good transparency and low temperature flexural properties, and has low volatility and low extraction resistance in different media, thermal stability, it does not change color when be heat. The product which prepared by lubricating oil can have good lubricating properties.
New non-toxic plasticizer
The most commonly used plasticizer is phthalate esters industrially, because it can induce cancer, the use in foreign countries has been controlled strictly , China has also formulated relevant laws and regulations, and will phase out its use in food packaging materials, medical appliances toys . Tributyl citrate (TBC) is a new non-toxic plasticizer, because it has good compatibility, high plasticizing efficiency, non-toxic and less volatile, weather resistance and other characteristics of broad interest, it is used as the preferred alternative green products in place of phthalic dimethyl esters. With the growing awareness of environmental protection and improvement of environmental regulations, the development and production of tributyl citrate has excellent prospects.
Tributyl citrate is usually caused with citric acid and n-butanol in the presence of catalyst by esterifying, the conventional catalyst is concentrated sulfuric acid, although its low price, high catalytic activity, it can cause serious corrosion for equipment, post-processing process is complex, the select of reaction is poor, environmental pollution is serious and other defects, and thus the work of seeking alternative catalysts in place of concentrated sulfuric acid is very active, some better catalytic effect of the catalyst has been found:
[Sodium bisulfate catalytic synthesis of tributyl citrate]
Monohydrate Sodium hydroxide is a strong ionic compounds, the study found that it is soluble in water, aqueous solution is strongly acidic but it is insoluble in organic acids and alcohols reaction system, it can be used as a catalyst for esterification, studies show that the catalyst has a high activity catalytic, good stability, high yield, easy separation, convenient synthesis method, no corrosion, no pollution and other advantages.
[Synthesis of solid superacid catalyst]
Superacid is an acid, which the strength is greater than 100% sulfuric acid. Studies have shown that using it as a catalyst for the esterification reaction has good selectivity, fast response, high yield, easy separation, ease of operation, and the catalyst is stable, reusable, non-corrosive, non-polluting, it is a kind of promising catalyst.
[Synthesis of p-toluenesulfonic acid catalysis]
Toluenesulfonic acid is a strong organic acid, it can be used to instead of concentrated sulfuric acid as the esterification catalyst, and the corrosion for equipment and waste pollution is much smaller than that of sulfuric acid, it is also high activity and selectivity, cheap, dosage less, good product color, it is fit catalyst for industrial production.
[Miscellaneous catalytic synthesis of tributyl citrate]
Heteropolyacid is a multi-proton acid, the stronger of acidity, the more conducive to the formation of salt, it provide more favorable conditions for other nucleophilic attack, thus it speeds up the rate of the esterification reaction. It is non-volatile, the thermal stability is well, it also cause less pollution and can reduce equipment corrosion, it is an ideal esterification catalyst.
Chemical properties
It is colorless, oily liquid, slightly scented. It is insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, acetic acid, castor oil, mineral oil, organic solvents.
Uses
This product is innocuous plasticizer, it can be used for granulation of non-toxic PVC, it can be used for packaging materials in food production, soft toys for children, medical products, the plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride copolymers, cellulose resin.
Chemical Properties
Colorless or pale-yellow, stable, odorless, nonvolatile liquid. Practically insoluble in water. Combustible.
Chemical Properties
Tributyl citrate is a clear, odorless, practically colorless, oily liquid.
Uses
Plasticizer and solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers; in polishes, inks and similar Preparations; also as anti-foam agent.
Production Methods
Tributyl citrate is prepared by the esterification of citric acid with butanol.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Tributyl citrate is used to plasticize polymers in formulated pharmaceutical coatings. The coating applications include capsules, tablets, beads, and granules for taste masking, immediate release, sustained-release, and enteric formulations.
Tributyl citrate is used in oral pharmaceutical formulations. It is generally regarded as an essentially nontoxic and nonirritating material. However, ingestion of large quantities may be harmful.
storage
Tributyl citrate should be stored in well-closed containers in a cool, dry location at temperatures not exceeding 38℃. When stored in accordance with these conditions, tributyl citrate is a stable material.
Incompatibilities
Tributyl citrate is incompatible with strong alkalis and oxidizing materials.
Tributyl Citrate, high boiling substance, is used as a solvent and plasticizer for polymers especially for PVC and its copolymers which are subsequently applied to food wrapping film. It is a plasticizer permitted in the field of food additive, food contact material, medical, and pharmaceutical. It is used as a plasticiser and humectant for cigarette filters. It is widely used in cosmetics , lacquers and as a fragrance carrier. It is a component of adhesives. Tributyl Citrate is effective to keep stable color maintance when processed with resins due to the property of heat-stable.
Tributyl Citrate, also known as Tributyl Acetyl Citrate or butyl acetylcitrate, is a biodegradable plasticizer of low toxicity. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.
Tributyl Citrate (TBC), also known as Butyl Citrate, Tri-n-butyl citrate, and Tributyl Ester, is a colorless, non-toxic, and oily liquid with a high boiling point and fruity flavor at room temperature. It is insoluble in water, but dissolves in acetic acid, acetone, castor oil, carbon tetrachloride, mineral oil, and methanol. Known to react with oxidizing reagents, TBC is produced through esterification of citric acid with 1-butanol and concentrated sulfuric acid acting as a catalyst.
TBC is widely used in food wrapping films, soft toys for children, cosmetics, and as a plasticizer for polymers such as poly vinyl chloride (PVC) and its copolymers. It aids maintenance of color when processed with resins due to its excellent heat stability.
Products manufactured using TBC are able to withstand cold, mildew, and water. It is used for granulation of non-toxic PVC, besides being an authorized plasticizer in various industries including food contact, food packaging materials, food additives, pharmaceuticals, medicines, cosmetics, flavors and fragrances, and adhesives. It is also utilized in cigarette filters to retain moisture. TBC is a competent fragrance carrier, and thereby applied on a large scale in cosmetic products.
Salient properties of TBC include good compatibility, weather resistance, non-toxicity, limited volatility, and high plasticizing efficiency. It recently replaced phthalate ester, which is carcinogenic and is known to have adverse effects on human health, as a safer, and hence, preferred alternative. With increasing environmental awareness and improvements in regulations, the TBC market is expected to experience a steady growth rate during the forecast period.
TBC is extensively employed as a plasticizer and food additive in the global market. In Europe, it finds applications in packaging of food and medical products, pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances, children’s soft toys, and manufacturing of cosmetics.
With prominent economies such as China formulating rules and regulations concerning the limited usage of toxic plasticizers and incorporating TBC in multiple sectors, the market in Asia Pacific is also anticipated to expand in the next few years.
Latin America and Middle East & Africa are likely to witness a comparatively sluggish rate of growth during the forecast period owing to the lack of TBC-related awareness in this region.
Molecular Formula C18H32O7
Molecular Weight 360.45
CAS Registry Number 77-94-1
EINECS 201-071-2
Tributyl citrate Usage
*Used as a gas chromatography stationary fluid, plastic toughening agent, foam remover and nitrocellulose solvent
*Plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene copolymer and cellulose resin.
*PVC pellets, making food packaging materials, children’s soft toys, medical products, and plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride copolymers, and cellulose resins.
Mainly used as a plasticizer for vinyl resin and cellulose resin
Tributyl Citrate, is a non-phthalate plasticizer, that can be used for the preparation of resins. It can also used for the synthesis of Acetyl Tributyl Cirate, a valuable biodegradable plasticizer of low toxicity, found in nail polish and other cosmetics.
Application: It is fit for the plasticizer of polyvinyl chloride, tin chloride multi-polymer and cellulosic resin. Well compatibility and high plasticizing efficiency; excellent cold-proof, light-proof and water-proof; small volatility, nontoxic and toxicity-proof. It also can be used as the plasticizer of food package, medical treatment products and children’s toys.
Use
As non-toxic plasticizer, it can be used in food packaging materials, toys for children, medical products, cellulose resin and other products
Tributyl citrate and triethyl citrate may be used in bath products, other cleansing products, and creams and lotions.
Other names;
Ethyl citrate
E1505
Citric acid ethyl ester
Triethyl citrate
Industry Processing Sectors
Paint and coating manufacturing
Photographic film paper, plate, and chemical manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Plastics product manufacturing
General description
Tributyl citrate is a common solvent and plasticizer for polymers like PVC and its copolymers that are used in food wrapping films. Also, it is a common plasticizer employed in food contact materials, cosmetics, and food additives.
Application
Tributyl citrate can be used:
• To incorporate in zein film to enhance its mechanical properties for industrial processing.
• As a plasticizer to improve the ductile properties of poly(lactide) polymers.
Tributyl citrate (TBC) is a clear, colorless to yellow, liquid at ambient temperatures. The material has a slight, characteristic odor.
Tributyl citrate is stable under normal conditions of use. Prevent contact with oxidizing agents, esters, and nitrates. Avoid heat, open flames and other potential sources of ignition. Heating to decomposition may release carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
It is clear liquid which is insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, acetic acid, castor oil, mineral oil and other organic solvent. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors. Additionally, this chemical can be obtained by citric acid and n-butyl alcohol at the present of sulfuric acid.
Tributyl citrate is a very good plasticizer for cellulosic resins and PVC. Tributyl citrate increases light stability and shows high solubility for PVC and rubber. It can be preferred in food contact applications as it shows very good low temperature properties and is also a non-toxic plasticizer.
It is colorless, oily liquid, slightly scented. It is insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, acetic acid, castor oil, mineral oil, organic solvents.
Used as a gas chromatographic stationary liquid, plastic toughening agent, foam remover and nitrocellulose solvent. Use as a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene copolymer and cellulose resin. This product is a non-toxic plasticizer that can be used for non-toxic PVC granulation, food packaging materials, children's soft toys, medical products, polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride copolymers, and cellulose resin plasticizers.
Colorless transparent oily liquid, boiling point: 170º C(133.3Pa), flash point(open):185º C. Soluble in most organic solvents. Small volatility, good compatibility with resin, good plasticization effect. Resistance to coldness, water.
Tributyl Citrate (TBC), high boiling plasticizer, is used as a solvent for polymers especially for PVC and its copolymers which are subsequently applied to food wrapping film. It is a plasticizer permitted in the field of food additive, food contact material, medical, and pharmaceutical. It is used as a plasticizer and humectants for cigarette filters, lacquers, varnishing, soft toys for children and produce cosmetics etc. Further, it is an effective way to keep stable color maintenance when processed with resins due to the property of heat-stable.
TBC and ATBC are characterized by low volatility, non-toxicity and fungus resistance. They are used as the plasticizer of chloroethylence-vinyl acetate copolymer, slow release drug and latex adhesive. They are the important part of lube applied to sheet tin surface treatment, air freshener, deodorant and ink.
Tributyl citrate (TBC) is a good environmental softeners, oils. Has a non-toxic, fruit flavor, colorless, transparent oily liquid at room temperature. Boiling point 170 ℃ (133.3Pa), flash point (open cup) 185 ℃. It is soluble in most organic solvents. Volatile small with resin, good compatibility, high efficiency with plastic, to allow for food packaging and health care products in Europe and other countries, as well as children's soft toys, pharmaceuticals, medical products, flavor and fragrance, cosmetics manufacturing and other industries. Products can be given good cold resistance, water resistance and mildew resistance. Resin with plastic with different media this product with low volatility and low extraction resistance, good thermal stability, and the color does not change after it shows good transparency and low temperature bending properties when exposed to heat. It has been prepared using this oil with good lubricating properties.
【Carcinogenic can cause strict control over its use in foreign countries, because it is widely used in the organized industry plasticizer phthalate esters ehir Toxic plasticizer has the relevant laws and regulations formula in China, materials that will be phased in food packaging, medical devices used in toys. Tributyl citrate (TBC) as a preferred alternative to phthalate is a new non-toxic plastic plasticizer with good compatibility, high yield with plastic, non-toxic and less volatile, weather resistance and a wide range of other interesting properties. Dimethyl ester of green products . With excellent prospects for the development of tributyl citrate environmental protection and environmental regulations, people's awareness is enhanced, as well as development and production.
Tributyl citrate (TBC) is a good environmental protection plasticizer and lubricant.
Room temperature for a non-toxic, fruity odor, colorless, transparent oily liquid.
Boiling point 170 ℃ (133.3 Pa), flash point (cup) 185 ℃.
It is soluble in most organic solvents.
Low volatility, good compatibility with resin, high plasticization efficiency.
1. Used as a stable solution for gas chromatography, hardening agent for plastics, defoamer and solvent for nitrate fibers.
2. Plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene copolymer and cellulose resin.
3.This product is a non-toxic plasticizer that can be used for non-toxic PVC granulation,
Food packaging materials, soft toys for children, medical products, polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride copolymer, cellulose resin plasticizer.
Tri-n-butyl citrate is used in polishes, inks, nitrocellulose lacquers, as an anti-foam agent and as a plasticizer. It is also used as paint additives, coating additives and processing aids. In addition to this, it is added to the zein film to enhance its mechanical properties for industrial processing.
The low odour and excellent colour stability of Tributyl citrate make it an excellent general purpose plasticizer. Tributyl citrate has been widely used in polyvinyl chloride polymers and cellulosic resins as a replacement to the phthalate plasticizers.
Tributyl citrate has been widely formulated/plasticize in polyvinyl chloride polymers and cellulosic resins as a replacement to the phthalate plasticizers. The low odor and excellent color stability of Tributyl citrate make it an excellent general purpose plasticizer. Cellulose nitrate films plasticized with Tributyl citrate have lower volatility loss, better resistance to yellowing and better adhesion to metals than those plasticized with dibutyl phthalate. Other uses of Tributyl citrate include:
1. PVC Flooring
2. Dairy product cartons
3. Drink bottle caps
4. Food jar caps Tributyl citrate is used when regulations and recommendations governing food contacting applications need to be met.
Tributyl citrate. Acts as a plasticizer. It has lower volatility loss, better resistance to yellowing and better adhesion to metals than those plasticized with dibutyl phthalate. It is a replacement to the phthalate plasticizers. It has low odor and exhibits excellent color stability. Its applications include PVC flooring, dairy product cartons, food jar caps and drink bottle caps.
Useful plasticizer for polylactic acid, cellulose acetate and vinyl (furniture coatings, resilient flooring). Low odor and excellent color stability make it an excellent general purpose plasticizer. Does not support fungal growth. Applications include anti-corrosion properties in lube additives. Uniplex 83 has been widely formulated/plasticize in polyvinyl chloride polymers and cellulosic resins as a replacement to the phthalate plasticizers.
USES
*Term used for colorants, dyes, or pigments; includes colorants for drugs, textiles, personal care products (cosmetics, tatoo inks, hair dye), food colorants, and inks for printing; modifiers included when application is known
*Includes food packaging, paper plates, cutlery, small appliances such as roasters, etc.; does not include facilities that manufacture food
*Related to cement, concrete, or asphalt materials
*Roofing materials or roofing activities
*General term used only when the only information known from the source is 'chemical,' typically related to manufacturing of chemicals, or laboratory chemicals
*Various types of paint for various uses, modifiers included when more information is known
*Related to the manufcturing of pulp or paper products, or paper products in general
*Related to photography, film, photographic equipment, photographic laboraties, photochemicals, and developing of photographs
*Plastic products, industry for plastics, manufacturing of plastics, plastic additives (modifiers included when known)
*Raw materials used in a variety of products and industries (e.g. in cosmetics, chemical manufacturing, production of metals, etc); modifiers included when known to indicate what the raw materials are used for
*Various types of paint for various uses, modifiers included when more information is known
*General term used only when enough information is not provided to assign a more specific
*General products related to the hair (hair tools, hair salons, shampoo, conditioner, hair dye); more specific modifiers included when known
Related to foot care (e.g. personal care products for feet); does not include footwear
*Fragrances or odor agents, can be used in home products (cleaners, laundry products, air fresheners) or similar industrial products; usage indicated when known; more specific modifiers included when known
*Hair dye, to color the hair
*Personal care products, including scouring cream, hand creams, shaving cream, and tanning cream
*Subcategory of personal care and cosmetics, lotions and moisturizers for consumer use
*General products related to the hair (hair tools, hair salons, shampoo, conditioner, hair dye); more specific modifiers included when known
*Personal care products for general use on the body (body makeup, body powder, body treatments, body cleansers)
*Inert ingredients in a pesticide
*Plastic products, industry for plastics, manufacturing of plastics, plastic additives (modifiers included when known)
*Accelerators, activators, oxidation agents, reducing agents, etc
*Chemicals detected in substances or products (note that these chemicals may be absent from an 'ingredient list' for the product and thus unexpected, but have been detected in product testing studies)
*Toys (e.g. dress-up clothes, dolls, playground equipment, bath toys, etc); pet toys; includes additional modifiers when appropriate
*Related to products specifically designed for children (e.g. toys, children's cosmetics, etc)
Formulation
Adhesives, sealants ; coatings and paints, thinners, paint
removes,ink and toners, laboratory chemicals, lubricants,
greases, release products, perfumes, fragrances, polymer
preparations and compounds, cosmetics, personal care products.
Uses at industrial sites
Polymer preparations and compounds ,Perfumes, fragrances;
Cosmetics, personal care products
Lubricants, greases, release products
Laboratory chemicals
Uses by professional workers
Adhesives, sealants
Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
Ink and toners
Polymer preparations and compounds
Lubricants, greases, release products
Laboratory chemicals
Consumer
Adhesives, sealants
Uses
Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
Ink and toners
Polymer preparations and compounds
Article service life
Vehicles
Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles
Stone, plaster, cement, glass and ceramic articles
Metal articles
Plastic articles
Tributyl citrate is a plasticizer for PVC.
- Citric acid is the starting material for a number of citrate ester plasticisers(US: plasticizers), such as tributyl citrate, acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC),triethyl citrate, acetyl triethyl citrate and tri-2-ethylhexyl citrate. Theseplasticisers are used primarily to plasticise vinyl resins in applications such astoys, pacifiers, medical devices and packaging films. Tributyl citrate is largelyused in food-wrapping cling film.
- Tributyl citrate can be used in pharmaceuticals coatings.
Tributyl citrate (TBC) has been identified in composition and migration testsperformed on PVC-toys, as the substance is used as a substitute of DEHP (EC No 204-211-0).
