Tributyl Citrate TBC Plasticizer with Excellent Light Stability and Low Volatility
TBC (Tributyl Citrate)
CAS: 77-94-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₂O₇
Molecular Weight: 360.44
TBC is a high-performance chemical solution characterized by its low volatility, excellent resistance to hydrolysis, and superior light stability, making it an ideal choice for demanding industrial applications.
Application Guide
- Compatible with many vinyl resins, synthetic rubber, ethyl cellulose, and polystyrene, it serves as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and paint applications
- Due to its low volatility, resistance to hydrolysis, and photostability, paint films plasticized with TBC demonstrate high resistance to oil and animal fats
- Ideal for manufacturing vinyl resin films and sheets, particularly suitable for food packaging, beverage tubes, hospital walls, anatomical repairs, and protective outerwear
Key Features
- Low volatility for stable performance
- High resistance to hydrolysis
- Excellent light stability
- Food safe non-toxic plasticizer
- Wide resin compatibility
- Low volatility & anti-hydrolysis
- Excellent photostability
- Good oil & fat resistance
- Low odor & smooth processing
- Medical & food packaging available
- Eco-friendly replacement for phthalates
- Stable film performance
Application Examples
Fitness ball (replacing DOP); Sandals, water hoses, conveyor belts (replacing DBP).
Technical Specifications
| Indicator Name |
Typical Factory Value |
| Appearance |
Transparent oily liquid without visible impurities |
| Chroma (Pt Co) # |
≤30 |
| Purity (%) |
≥99.5 |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g) |
≤0.08 |
| Moisture (wt)% |
≤0.10 |
| Density (20℃), g/mL |
1.038-1.042 |