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- Manufacturer: Aurorium
- Product Line: Citroflex™ Citric Acid Esters
- Product: Citroflex™ Citric Acid Esters
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Personal Care | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
Citroflex™ A-4
Aurorium Citroflex™ A-4, also called Acetyl Tri-n-butyl Citrate, is a widely used plasticizer in children's toys and food-contact applications for its green profile and safety.
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Color: Transparent/Clear
Form: Liquid
Pour point, °C: -59
Viscosity @ 25°C, cps: 33
Solubility @ 25°C: 33
Vapor density: 14.1
Specific gravity @ 25/25°C: 1.045 - 1.055
Primary Chemistry:
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
- Manufacturer: Aurorium
- Product Line: Citroflex™ Citric Acid Esters
- Product: Citroflex™ Citric Acid Esters
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Personal Care | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Aurorium Citroflex™ A-4 citrate plasticizer provides many improvements over di-butyl phthalate in cellulose nitrate films, including lower volatility, better resistance to yellowing, and better adhesion to metals.
Citroflex™ A-4 citrate additives are effective in solution coating for both paperboard and foil. Citroflex™ A-4 citric acid esters are also used as plasticizers for bioplastics such as polylactic acid, cellulose acetate, and poly hydroxyalkanoic acid. The citric acid esters with lower molecular weight (Citroflex™ C-2, A-2, C-4, and A-4) have plasticization characteristics like those of the lower molecular weight phthalates, adipates, and sebacates in a variety of polymers.
Specifications
Color: Transparent/Clear
Form: Liquid
Pour point, °C: -59
Viscosity @ 25°C, cps: 33
Solubility @ 25°C: 33
Vapor density: 14.1
Specific gravity @ 25/25°C: 1.045 - 1.055
Primary Chemistry:
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Features & Benefits
- Low volatility and low toxicity
- Phthalate-free
- Biodegradable
- Enhanced flexibility
- Excellent processing options
- Great resistance to yellowing
- Good adhesion to metals
- No VOCs
- No HAPs
Problems Solved
Yellowing issues with the use of plasticizers in vinyl and clear plastic applications
Adhesion issues of polymeric formulations to metals and hard surfaces
Hazardous profile of common plasticizers for use in bioplastics and food-packaging applications
Applications
Food plastic & films
Children's toys
Animal ear tags
PVC plastisol ink formulations
Adhesives
Pesticide inerts
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