Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC)

Acetyl Tributyl CitrateATBC (Acetyl tributyl citrate)

Acetyl tributyl citrate ATBC is an environmentally friendly plasticizer, certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food packaging and children's toys. Following the implementation of environmental bans on phthalate plasticizers in the European Union, Japan, and other countries, ATBC is currently the most applicable and economical eco-friendly plasticizer.

Physicochemical Properties:

Solubility: Insoluble in water, non-hydrolyzable, soluble in most organic solvents. Compatible with various celluloses, vinyl resins, chlorinated rubber, etc., and partially compatible with cellulose acetate and cellulose acetate butyrate.

Characteristics: Biodegradable, strong solubility, good weather resistance, oil resistance, light resistance, water resistance, and strong mildew resistance.

Applications:

u Mainly used as a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, cellulose resins, vinyl resins, synthetic rubber, and as a stabilizer for polyvinylidene chloride.

u Used in food packaging (sensitive dairy packaging, beverage bottle stoppers, seals for bottled foods, etc.), medical devices, children's toys, personal hygiene products, PVC pelletizing, enamel drip-molded products, cigarette filters, chewing gum, etc.

u Can fully replace phthalate plasticizers such as DOP, DBP, and DINP in PVC plastics, with excellent plasticizing effects.

u Acts as both an internal plasticizer and an anti-mold agent in the production of coatings.

u An important component in air fresheners, deodorizers, and inks.

u Lubricant for surface treatment of tinplate.

Advantages:

Ø Environmentally friendly and non-harmful to the human body, serving as a replacement after the ban on phthalate plasticizers in the EU and Japan.

Ø Approved by the U.S. FDA for use in meat packaging materials and children's toys.

Ø Medical products plasticized with ATBC exhibit excellent high and low-temperature resistance and are biodegradable.

Ø Plastic products plasticized with ATBC have good printability, excellent processing performance, strong heat-sealing properties, and are convenient for secondary processing.

Ø After plasticization with ATBC, products have a smooth and bright surface, good low-temperature flexibility, thermal stability, no discoloration, no volatilization, no yellowing, and are highly suitable for heat-sealing materials with good adhesion to metals.

Ø Cellulose film plasticized with ATBC has low volatile loss and good adhesion.

Ø ATBC's cold resistance and light resistance are similar to tributyl citrate (TBC), with even better water resistance.

Storage and Transportation: Store in a sealed, cool, and dry place away from fire sources. Handle and transport according to general chemical regulations.