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, 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.

 

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Physical Form
Soluble In
Soluble in
Alcohol, Acetone, Isopropyl alcohol, Toluene
Insoluble in
Water
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pour Point (at 1,013 hPa)-57°C-
Freezing Point (at 1,013 hPa)-80°C-
Vapor Pressure (at 25°C)0.049Pa-
Relative Density (at 25°C)1.046-OECD Test Guideline 109
Density (at 20°C)1.0528g/cm³-
Flash Point (at 1,017 hPa)217.9°CASTM D93
Boiling Point (at 976.4 hPa)331°COECD Test Guideline 103
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)4.49mg/L-
Kinematic Viscosity (at 20°C)40.4mm²/sOECD Test Guideline 114
Molecular Weight402.48g/mol-
Molecular formulaC₂₀H₃₄O₈--
OdorCharacteristic--
ColorColourless, light yellow, clear--
AppearanceLiquid--
Chemical NatureLiquid--
Log Pow Partition Coefficient (at 104°F, pH: 7.1)4.86-OECD Test Guideline 117
Oxidising PropertiesNo oxidising effect--
Explosive LimitsNot explosive--
Soluble inEther--
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (Plate)2379Pa.s-
Shore Hardness A (After Four Days)16--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Turbiditymax. 2NTU-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.045 - 1.055USP
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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