Triacetin liquidQuick Details
Chemical Name:Triacetin
CAS No:102-76-1
Other Names: Glyceryl triacetate; GTA
Molecular Formula:C9H14O6
Molecular Weight:218.2
Vapor density:7.52
Henry's law: 433 C
Nfpa ratings Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Flash point:138ºC
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions
Specification of Triacetin liquid foundry grade
| Item | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | Colorless Transparent Liquid | Conforms |
| Purity | 99% min | 99.25% |
| Color (Pt-Co) | 30# max | 15 |
| Water | ≤0.05% | 0.03% |
| Acidity (mgKOH/g) | ≤0.01% | 0.007% |
| Refractive Index(25ºC/D) | 1.430~1.435 | 1.432 |
| Relative Density (25/25ºC) | 1.154~1.164 | 1.158 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤5 ppm | Pass |
Specification of Triacetin liquid food grade
| Item | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | Colorless Transparent Liquid | Conforms |
| Purity | 99.5% min | 99.6% |
| Color (Pt-Co) | 15# max | 10 |
| Water | ≤0.05% | 0.03% |
| Acidity (mgKOH/g) | ≤0.005% | 0.0046% |
| Refractive Index(25ºC/D) | 1.430~1.435 | 1.432 |
| Relative Density (25/25ºC) | 1.154~1.164 | 1.158 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤5 ppm | Pass |
Triacetin Liquid in Industry
1. Used as a core sand binder in the metal foundry sector.
2. Used as a solvent in printing inks.
3. Used as a highly effective plasticizer for cellulose-based plastics.
4. Used as a solvent in building wall coating
Triacetin Liquid in Food Production
1. Triacetin is widely used as a humectant, emulsifier, and binder in food production.
2. As plasticizer: in gum to plasticize.
3. As leavening agents: in baked food to promote fermentation.
4. As emulsifier: in dairy products to promote emulsification.
Triacetin liquid in Cigarette filters
Triacetin is widely used for Cigarette filter production.
As Bonding plasticizers for cigarette filters of cellulose acetate fibers
Triacetin liquid in Beverage
Triacetin is widely used as an emulsifier, and flavor enhancer in beverages.
As an emulsifier, flavor enhancer: in beverage industries enhances flavor and promotes emulsification.
Triacetin liquid in Pharmaceutical
Triacetin is widely used as an Antifungal agent and plasticizer in Pharmaceuticals.
Antifungal agents: in drugs to inhibit fungus.
As plasticizer: in capsule shell to plastify.
Triacetin liquid in Cosmetics
Triacetin is widely used as a humectant and plasticizer in Cosmetics.
As a humectant, plasticizer: in cosmetics to maintain moisture.
As plasticizer: in nail polish to plastify.
Triacetin liquid Package
240kg/drum 1150kg/IBC drum 22-25Tons/ISO TANK
Triacetin liquid Storage
1. Keep containers tightly sealed
2. Storein a cool dry ventilated place
3. Store away from oxidants
