Citroflex™ A-6

Citroflex™ A-6 is a low molecular weight citric acid ester partially derived from bio-based raw materials.

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Plasticizer

End Uses: Catheters, Intravenous (IV) Solution Containers, Intravenous (IV) Solution Sets

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

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Plasticizer
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM12359
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Citroflex™ A-6 - Product Applications - 1

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Non-phthalate chemistry
  • Not a volatile organic compound (VOC)
  • Rapidly biodegrades in soil.
  • 28% bio-based content
  • Compatible with a wide range of polymer resins, including bio-based and biodegradable chemistries

 

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Polymer processing
  • IV solution containers and sets
  • Extra-corporeal tubing
  • Catheters

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal

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
Color (SDS)
White or cream
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Mild characteristic
Other Hazards
Not applicable
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight486.6 g/molg/mol
Pour Point-57.0 °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 Gravity1.01-
Viscosity36.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Density (SDS)700.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)372.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)260.0 °C°C
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl Acetate = 1
Flash Point (SDS)465.0 °F°FCleveland Open Cup
Melting Point (SDS)-71.0--57.0 °C°C
Sieve Fractionation (Through) (SDS)98.0 %%Air Jet Sieve 60 US mesh, gum below 250 microns
Sieve Fractionation (Through) (SDS)98.0 %%DIN 24 60 US mesh, gum below 250 microns
Vapor Density (SDS)17.0 g/mLg/mLAir = 1
pH (SDS)8.0-11.0-