HallStar® ATBC, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is a slightly viscous colorless liquid with a faint sweet, herbaceous odor. It is insoluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and in isopropyl alcohol. The ingredient is produced by reaction when combining butyl alcohol and citric acid followed by acetylation. Acetyl Tributyl Citrate is used as a flavoring agent and plasticizer for vinyl resins, rubber, and cellulosic resins like nail polish. It is also used to make resinous and polymeric coatings and paper/paperboard for use in contact with food. It functions as a film forming plasticizer, especially popular in nitrocellulose nail polish lacquers and long-lasting makeup and sunscreen products. Typical use levels are 0.5% to 3% in long-lasting makeup and sunscreens and 1% to 7% in nail care products.
Features & Benefits:
- Film Former
- Plasticizer
- Resin plasticizer
- Solubilizing Agent
- Water Insoluble/hydrophobic
