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

Chemical Name: Tributyl O-acetylcitrate

Chemical Family: Citrate Esters

End Uses: Film, Food Contact Films, Fragrances, Perfumes, Plastisol, Toys

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

Features: Good Compatibility, Low Molecular Weight

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM16546
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Acetyltri-N-Butyl Citrate, Sculpey Clay Softener, Tributyl Citrate Acetate
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

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Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Performance 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

Properties

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Clear oily liquid, Clear oily liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Odor (SDS)
Very slight
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight402.5g/mol
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)278.0°CASTM D659
Boiling Point (SDS)326.0°Cat 101.324 Pa
Density (SDS)1.048g/mLAt 25°C
Flash Point (SDS)204.0°C
Freeze Point (SDS)max. -50.0°C
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)40.744mm²/s
Melting Point (SDS)-80.0°C
Molecular Weight (SDS)402.47g/mol
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (SDS)4.92-at 22°C, n-octanol/water
Pour Point (SDS)-57.0°C
Pour Point (SDS)-59.0°C
Relative Density (SDS)1.046-
Relative Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0-
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)14.1-at 20°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 0.1g/100mL
Solubility In Water (SDS)4.49mg/LAt 20°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.05-
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 0.133kPa
Viscosity (SDS)42.7mPa.sat 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)33.0cPsat 25 °C