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Citroflex™ C-2
Aurorium Citroflex™ C-2 citric acid ester plasticizer, fixative, and film strengthening agent for . It does not support fungal growth. Citroflex™ 2 or C-2 citric acid ester is a plasticizer additive for cellulosic derivatives and natural resins, such as dammar and ester gums.
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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
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Aurorium Citroflex™ C-2 citric acid esters offer limited solubility in oils and improved resistance to grease stains. They also imparts improved light-fastness to lacquer formulations. Citroflex™ C-2 triethyl citrate is used as a fixative for perfumes, a plasticizer for medical plastics, a film-strengthening agent in personal care products, such as hair sprays, and nail polishes, and an active in deodorants.
Citroflex™ 2 does not support fungal growth. The citric acid esters with lower molecular weight (Citroflex™ C-2, A-2, C-4, and A-4) have plasticization characteristics similar to those of lower–molecular weight phthalates, adipates, and sebacates in a variety of polymers. When used as an active in deodorant applications, Citroflex™ 2 works by inhibiting esterase activity in bacteria.
Specifications
Appearance: Clear
Form: Oily, liquid
Odor: Essentially odorless
Pour point, °C: -45
Specific gravity @ 25/25°C: 1.135 –1.139
CAS number: 77-93-0
Molecular formula: C12H20O7
Flash point, C.O.C., °F: 311
Boiling point, °C: 294
Melting point (pour point), °C: -45 (pour point)
Viscosity @ 25°C, cps: 35
Solubility information @ 25°C water: 5.5
Toluene ∞ heptane insoluble
Vapor pressure @ 25°C, Hg: < 1 mm Hg @ 25º C
Vapor density: 9.7
Primary Chemistry: Triethyl citrate
Primary Chemistry: Triethyl citrate
Features & Benefits
- FDA clearance for food contact applications
- Biodegradable
- Low-warping capabilities
- Phthalate free
- Enhanced flexibility
- Plasticizer benefits for plastics
- Fixative and film-strengthening agent for personal care
Problems Solved
Performance of citrate ester plasticizers in cellulosic and natural resin formulations Volatility and insufficient fixation in perfumes and fragrances Alternative for phthalate plasticizers in plastics
Applications
Medical plastics PVC plasticizers Personal care HI&I Cellulosics Ink formulations Pesticide inerts Active for care products, like deodorants and antiperspirants
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