Eastman Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate

Eastman™ sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) is a versatile odorless and flavorless product used in a variety of applications from foods to coatings. In the beverage industry, SAIB is used as a weighting agent and a flavor emulsion stabilizer to prevent separation during storage. It also improves the appearance and stability of beverage clouds to help brands achieve the natural look consumers demand. Additionally, it is used in the nail care industry as a plasticizer for nail polish, enhancing durability and flexibility. SAIB's utility extends to the coatings and plastics industries, where it serves as a modifying extender for film-formers and extruded plastics, providing enhanced performance characteristics. Moreover, in the cosmetics sector, SAIB is often employed for its compatibility with various substances, ensuring the stability and consistency of formulations. Its ability to perform across multiple domains makes SAIB a sought-after ingredient in many industrial applications.

SAIB in beverages maintains product homogeneity by preventing separation and sedimentation. It ensures a stable appearance during storage and stabilizes flavor emulsions, enhancing the consumer experience. Additionally, it improves clarity and appearance of beverage clouds, aligning with consumer preferences for natural looks.

In nail care, SAIB enhances the durability and flexibility of nail polish, reduces issues like chipping and cracking, and improves adhesion to the nail surface, extending wear time.
 

In coatings and plastics, SAIB acts as a modifying extender for film-formers and enhances performance characteristics. It also increases the durability and flexibility of extruded plastics.

Within cosmetics, SAIB supports formulation stability across diverse ingredients and is compatible with a wide range of substances, highlighting its versatility.
 

SAIB features a neutral, odorless, and flavorless profile that does not interfere with the sensory attributes of end products, maintaining their original taste and smell.
 

It is recognized as safe for consumption and is approved by the FDA for use in beverage manufacturing.