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Technical Data Sheet


Applications
  • Auto OEM
  • Auto plastics
  • Auto refinish
  • Automotive
  • Automotive parts & accessories
  • Automotive protective coatings
  • Cosmetic ingredients - nails
  • Personal care ingredients

Product Description

Eastman Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB-321-0.1) is a cellulose ester with a low butyryl content (32.5%) and low molecular weight. It has a viscosity of 0.10 sec and 0.38 poise. Designed for use in automotive basecoats, it is resistant to attack and resistant to redisolve by solvents typical in clearcoats. When CAB-321-0.1 is dissolved in appropriate solvents a clear, colorless solution is produced. It is supplied as a fine white powder.

Eastman CAB-321-0.1 is based on cellulose, one of the most abundant natural renewable resources. The calculated approximate bio-content value of 42% for Eastman CAB-321-0.1 was determined by using six bio-based carbon atoms per anhyroglucose unit divided by the total number of carbons per anhyroglucose unit. Although the value reported is not specifically measured for bio-carbon, it can be estimated based on typical partition data.



Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Viscositya 
     s0.1
     Poise0.38
Acetyl Content17.5 wt %
Butyryl Content32.5 wt %
Hydroxyl Content1.3 wt %
Moisture Content3.0 max %
Tgb127 °C
Specific Gravity1.2
Refractive Index1.475
Dielectric Strength2.5 kv/mil
Tukon Hardnessc21 Knoops
Wt/Vol1.2 kg/L (10 lb/gal)

aViscosity determined by ASTM Method D 1343. Results converted to poises (ASTM Method D 1343) using the solution density for Formula A as stated in ASTM Method D 817 (20% Cellulose ester, 72% acetone, 8% ethyl alcohol).
bGlass Transition Temperature
cASTM D 1474



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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