Leading Tributyl Citrate Supplier in India

Mamta Polycoats is a trusted Tributyl Citrate manufacturer and supplier in India. Our versatile TBC is extensively used across diverse applications ranging from food packaging, plasticizers in PVC, toys, textile coating, cosmetics, and other applications.TBC is a colourless, transparent, and oily liquid used as an eco-friendly plasticizer that does not consist of phthalates. With its exceptional compatibility and safety profile, our specialty chemical company in India has gained immense prominence globally for our TBC usage in various industries.

Features of Tributyl Citrate (TBC)

  • 1. It is a colourless transparent liquid that is non-toxic & has a slightly fruity odour.
  • 2. It exhibits excellent compatibility with resin & high efficiency in plastification.
  • 3. It exhibits excellent thermal stability and resistance to coldness & water.
  • 4. It is a biodegradable and non-phthalate plasticizer.
  • 5. It is insoluble in water & soluble in acetone, carbon tetrachloride, methanol, mineral oil, castor oil, organic solvents & acetic acid.

Applications of Tributyl Citrate (TBC)

Printing Ink Solvent:

Tributyl Citrate is used as a solvent in print ink formulations to ensure uniform dispersion and optimal performance. Our TBC exceptional solvency properties allow for the effective dispersion of additives, and colourants for high-quality printing materials.

Plasticizer:

TBC is an eco-friendly, non-toxic plasticizer for vinyl polymers and polyvinyl chloride to improve their possibility, performance & flexibility. It is extensively used in PVC-based products, including medical products, food packaging materials, toys, etc. As a trusted Tributyl Citrate exporter, we adhere to stringent international standards to ensure compatibility & suitability for applications involving food contact & pharmaceuticals.

Resin Formulations:

It is used as a plasticizer in cellulosic resin formulations, enhancing the usability and plasticity, workability, and processability of cellulosic resins.

Pharmaceutical Coating:

It is used to plasticize polymers in pharmaceutical coatings, including tablets, capsules, and beads for taste masking, sustained release, enteric formulation, and immediate release.

Applications

Personal & Health care Industrial Applications
Face Care Adhesives, Sealants
Body Care Construction
Sun Care Inks, Paints & Coatings
Colour Cosmetics Metal Surface Treatments
Fragrances Plastics, Polymers
Hair Care Textiles, Leathers
Nail Care
Medical Devices
Pharmaceutical Products

Properties

   
1) Assay (GC) 99.0 % min.
2) Acidity (as Citric Acid ) 0.02 % max.
3) Colour (APHA) 50 max.
4) Water Content (w/w) 0.20% max.
5) Specific Gravity (at 25 °C) 1.037 - 1.047
6) Refractive Index (at 20°C) 1.443 - 1.445
7) Molecular Weight 360.45
8) Flash Point 184 °C
9) Pour Point °C -62 °C
10) Viscosity (at 25 °C) 32.9 mPa. s

FAQs

What is Tributyl Citrate (TBC)?

Tributyl Citrate or Tributyl Ester is a colourless, transparent, oily liquid that is used as an eco-friendly plasticizer. It is a common solvent and plasticizer for polymers like PVC and co-polymers used in food packaging, food contact materials, food additives, and others. TBC is non-toxic with excellent compatibility, high plasticizing efficiency, and less volatile, making it a preferred sustainable alternative green product for phthalic dimethyl esters.

Is Tributyl Citrate (TBC) soluble in water?

TBC is miscible in acetone, ethanol, and vegetables, but it is practically insoluble in water.

What are the main uses of Tributyl Citrate?

TBC is safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable, primarily used as a plasticizer for PVC, synthetic rubber, toys, food packaging material, cosmetics, and fixative of inks, pharmaceutical products, and coating, as well as the synthesis of Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, found in nail polish and other cosmetics.

How is Tributyl Citrate manufactured?

The Tributyl Citrate manufacturers in India, produce TBC through the esterification of citric acid with 1-butanol and concentrated sulfuric acid serving as a catalyst.

How should Tributyl Citrate be stored?

TBC needs to be stored in well-closed containers in a cool and dry place with temperatures not more than 38 degrees Celsius.

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