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

Property	Typical Value, Units
General
Acidity (wt%)	0.002 max.
Color Pt-Co	10 max.
Refractive Index
@ 25°C	1.43
Specific Gravity
@ 20°C/20°C	1.16
Solubility in Water
@ 25°C	71.7 g/L
Boiling Point	496 °F (258 °C)
Flash Point
Setaflash Closed Cup	304 °F (151 °C)
Freezing Point	37.8 °F (3.2 °C)
Vapor Pressure
@ 20°C	<0.0025 torr (<0.33 Pa)
Viscosity
@ 25°C	17.4 cP (17.4 mPa·s)
Wt/Vol
@ 20°C	9.65 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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