Description
Triacetin Quick Details
Chemical Name:Glycerol Triacetate
Synonyms:Triacetin
CAS No.:102-76-1
EINECS: 203-051-9
Molecular Formula:C9H14O6
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight:218.2
Boiling point: 258-260 ℃(lit.)
Triacetin Typical Properties
| Item | Tobacco Grade | Food Grade |
| Appearance | Colorless Transparent Liquid | Colorless Transparent Liquid |
| Purity | 99% min | 99.5% min |
| Color (Pt-Co) | 30# max | 15# max |
| Water | ≤0.05% | ≤0.15% |
| Acidity (mgKOH/g) | ≤0.01% | ≤0.01% |
| Refractive Index（20℃/D） | 1.430～1.435 | 1.429～1.431 |
| Relative Density (20/20℃) | 1.154～1.165 | 1.154～1.158 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤5 ppm | ≤5 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤3ppm | ≤3ppm |
Triacetin Usage
Triacetin has extensive use in Food,Tobacco and Industry.
1.Food processing as emulsifier
2.Flavoring formulations as set incense fragrance agent,solvent 3.Gum softener
4.Curing agent for cigarette filter tip
5.Plasticizer
6.foundry industry as curing agent
7.Excellent solvent for organic resin,especially for nitrocellulose 8.Organic synthetic material
Triacetin Packing
240kg/drum, 1.15mt/IBC drum,20-25mt/tank.
Triacetin Storage
Stored in cool and dry air-flowing area preventing sunlight.
Shelf life:two years.
