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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ Triacetin


Chemical Synonym
  • Triacetin
Applications
  • Adhesives/sealants-B&C
  • Ag chem solvents
  • General industrial coatings
  • Graphic arts
  • Paints & coatings

Product Description
Eastman™ Triacetin is used as a plasticizer for cellulosic resins and is compatible in all proportions with cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, and ethyl cellulose. Eastman™ Triacetin is useful for imparting plasticity and flow to laminating resins, particularly at low temperatures, and is also used as a plasticizer for vinylidene polymers and copolymers. It serves as an ingredient in inks for printing on plastics, and as a plasticizer in nail polish. For food additive applications, Eastman supplies Eastman™ Triacetin, Kosher, Food Grade, and Eastman™ Triacetin, Food Grade, which are made under appropriate current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) for these applications.

Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Acidity (wt%)0.002 max.
Color Pt-Co10 max.
Refractive Index 
     @ 25°C1.43
Specific Gravity 
     @ 20°C/20°C1.16
Solubility in Water 
     @ 25°C71.7 g/L
Boiling Point496 °F (258 °C)
Flash Point 
     Setaflash Closed Cup304 °F (151 °C)
Freezing Point37.8 °F (3.2 °C)
Vapor Pressure 
     @ 20°C<0.0025 torr (<0.33 Pa)
Viscosity 
     @ 25°C17.4 cP (17.4 mPa·s)
Wt/Vol 
     @ 20°C9.65 lb/gal (1.16 kg/L)



Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.


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