Citroflex™ B-6

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

Principal: Aurorium - Castor Oil

Functions: Plasticizer

End Uses: Blood Bags, Catheters, Intravenous (IV) Solution Containers, Intravenous (IV) Solution Sets, PVC Medical Items

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
MITM12535
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Citroflex™ B-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.
  • 27% 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
  • Blood bags
  • IV solution containers and sets
  • Extra-corporeal tubing
  • Catheters

Properties

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (N-Butyryltri-n-Hexyl Citrate)
Appearance
Clear oily liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear oily liquid
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (N-Butyryltri-n-Hexyl Citrate)
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (N-Butyryltri-n-Hexyl Citrate)
Molecular Formula (SDS)
C₂₈H₅₀O₈
Odor (SDS)
Mild characteristic
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Chemicals, N.O.S. (N-Butyryltri-n-Hexyl Citrate)
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight514.0 g/molg/mol
Pour Point-55.0 °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 Gravity0.99-
Viscosity28.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)384.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)247.0 °C°Cat 760 mmHg
Evaporation Rate (SDS)max. 1.0 %%Butyl Acetate = 1
Flash Point (SDS)453.0 °F°FTag Open Cup at 234°C
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)min. 4.0-Octanol / Water Coefficient
Melting Point (SDS)max. -20.0 °C°C
Molecular Weight (SDS)514.7 g/molg/mol
Solubility In Water (SDS)0.61 mg/Lmg/Lat 20°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.994-at 21°C
Vapor Density (SDS)17.7 g/mLg/mLAir = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 1.0 PaPaAt 20°C
pH (SDS)6.0-aqueous solution