Citroflex™ 4

Citroflex™ 4 is a low molecular weight citric acid ester partially derived from bio-based raw materials.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Plasticizer, Plasticizer

Chemical Family: Citrates

End Uses: Bandage, Defoamers

Applicable Processes: Polymer Processing

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Phthalates-free, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Features: Low Molecular Weight, Low Molecular Weight

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Plasticizer
Chemical Family
Citrates
Chemical Name
Tributyl citrate
Function
Plasticizer
Industrial Additives Functions
Plasticizer
Product Code
MITM09150
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid tributyl ester, Butyl citrate, NSC 8491, Tri-n-butyl citrate
Technologies
CASE,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Functional Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Chemical Structure

Citroflex™ 4 - Product Applications - 1

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Low Molecular Weight
Industrial Additives Features
Low Molecular Weight
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Phthalates-free,
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free,
Bio-based
Product Benefits
  • Non-phthalate chemistry
  • Not a volatile organic compound (VOC)
  • Rapidly biodegrades in soil
  • 39% bio-based content
  • Compatible with a wide range of polymer resins, including bio-based and biodegradable chemistries.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Polymer Processing
Industrial Additives End Use
Defoamers,
Bandage
Markets
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Film & Foil Coatings
Product Applications
  • Polymer processing
  • Films and coatings
  • Topical bandages
  • Adhesives
  • Defoaming agent

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Soluble In
Heptane Soluble,
Isopropanol Soluble,
Toluene Soluble,
Ethanol Soluble,
Acetone Soluble

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FDA 21 CFR 175.105,
ISO 9001
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?
Not Available

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Pails,
Totes (IBC)

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal
Aurorium - Castor Oil

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Appearance
Clear oily liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear oily liquid. odorless.
Color (SDS)
Clear
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Item Number
ITM17394,
ITM21428,
ITM21047,
ITM15309
Odor (SDS)
Practically odorless
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight360.4 g/molg/mol
Pour Point-62.0 °C°C
Solubility in Acetonemax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLAt 25°C
Solubility in Ethanolmax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLat 25°C
Solubility in Heptanemax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLat 25°C
Solubility in Isopropanolmax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLat 25°C
Solubility in Toluenemax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLat 25°C
Specific Gravity1.04-
Viscosity32.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)368.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 309.0 °C°Cat 1009 hPa
Density (SDS)1.042 g/m³g/m³
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl Acetate = 1
Flash Point (SDS)157.0 °C°C
Melting Point (SDS)-62.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight (SDS)360.44 g/molg/mol
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 0.1 %%