Citroflex™ A-4

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

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Plasticizer, Plasticizer, Plasticizer

Chemical Family: Citrates

End Uses: Food Contact Films, Fragrances & Perfumes, Plastisol Applications, Toys

Applicable Processes: Polymer Processing

Features: Low Molecular Weight, Low Molecular Weight

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

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Plasticizer
Industrial Additives Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM09151
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Acetyltri-N-Butyl Citrate, Sculpey Clay Softener, Tributyl Citrate Acetate
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Citroflex™ A-4 - Chemical Structure - 1

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Non-phthalate chemistry
  • Not a volatile organic compound (VOC)
  • Rapidly biodegrades in soil.
  • 34% bio-based content
  • Compatible with a wide range of polymer resins, including bio-based and biodegradable chemistries

 

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Polymer processing
  • Films and coatings
  • Adhesives
  • Plastisols
  • Food contact films
  • Childrens toys

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Other

Appearance
Clear oily liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear oily liquid
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)
278.0 °C
Boiling Point (SDS)
326.0 °C
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Density (SDS)
1.048 g/mL
Evaporation Rate (SDS)
max. 1.0 %
Flash Point (SDS)
204.0 °C
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
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)
40.744 mm²/s
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)
4.92
Melting Point (SDS)
max. -50.0 °C
Molecular Weight
402.5 g/mol
Molecular Weight (SDS)
402.47 g/mol
Odor (SDS)
Very slight
Pour Point
-59.0 °C
Principal
Relative Density (SDS)
1.046
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)
14.1
Solubility In Water (SDS)
4.49 mg/L
Solubility in Acetone
max. 0.1 g/100mL
Solubility in Ethanol
max. 0.1 g/100mL
Solubility in Isopropanol
max. 0.1 g/100mL
Solubility in Toluene
max. 0.1 g/100mL
Specific Gravity
1.05
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
max. 0.133 kPa
Viscosity
33.0 cPs
Viscosity (SDS)
42.7 mPa.s
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight402.5 g/molg/mol
Pour Point-59.0 °C°C
Solubility in Acetonemax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLAt 25°C
Solubility in Ethanolmax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLat 25°C
Solubility in Isopropanolmax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLat 25°C
Solubility in Toluenemax. 0.1 g/100mLg/100mLat 25°C
Specific Gravity1.05-
Viscosity33.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)278.0 °C°CASTM D659
Boiling Point (SDS)326.0 °C°Cat 101.324 Pa
Density (SDS)1.048 g/mLg/mLat 25°C
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl Acetate = 1
Flash Point (SDS)204.0 °C°C
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)40.744 mm²/smm²/s
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)4.92-at 22°C, n-octanol/water
Melting Point (SDS)max. -50.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight (SDS)402.47 g/molg/mol
Relative Density (SDS)1.046-
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)14.1-at 20°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)4.49 mg/Lmg/Lat 20°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 0.133 kPakPa
Viscosity (SDS)42.7 mPa.smPa.sat 25°C