Synonym | Ethyl Citrate |
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CAS NO. | 77-93-0 |
Molecular Formula | C12H20O7 |
Molecular Weight | 276 |
ENO | E1505 |
EINECS | 201-070-7 |
FEMA | 3083 |
TEST | UNIT | SPECIFICATION |
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Appearance | ----- | Colourless Oily Liquid |
Colour | APHA | 50 Max. |
Odour | ----- | Fruity odour |
Acidity(as Citric Acid) | mgKOH/gm | 0.02% Max. |
Spacific Gravity | At 25° C | 1.135-1.139 |
Volatile value | At 105° C/3hrs(%), % by wt. | 0.50 max. |
Moisture content | % by wt. | 0.25% Max. |
Flash Point | oC | 150oC |
Viscocity | at 25oC | 35 mPa.s |
Purity by G.C. | % by wt. | 99.0% Min. |
APPLICATION | ||
Personal / Health Care | : | Face Care, Deodorants and Perfumes / Hair Treatments / Body Care / Colour Cosmetics / Medical Devices / Food Supplements |
Food & Beverages | : | Food Flavours / Energy and Carbonated Soft Drink / Feeds and Pets Food |
Industrial Application | : | Adhesives, Sealants / Fine Chemicals / Inks, Paints and Coatings / Paper / Plastics, Polymers / Surface Care / Metal Surface Treatments |
PACKING | : |
- Epoxy Coated M.S. Drums : 225 kgs. - IBCH Totes : 1125 kgs. |
SHELF LIFE | : | Original characteristic remain intact for 24 months, if kept in recommended storage. |
Nishant Organics is certified to deliver you TEC (Natural) through contract manufacturing. We are one of the leading supplier of TEC (Natural) for specific applications as end use. TEC (Natural) specifications are as mentioned above)
Nishant Organics Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of Triethyl Citrate (TEC - Natural). Triethyl citrate is an ester of citric acid. It is a colorless, odorless liquid used as a food additive to stabilize foams, especially as whipping aid for egg white. It is also used in pharmaceutical coatings and plastics. Triethyl citrate is also used as a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride and similar plastics. Triethyl Citrate is a speciality product for the cosmetic and fragrance industry. It is an ester based on citric acid manufactured to meet needs of cosmetic and fragrance industry, considering the toxicological safety for producers and end-users in sensitive applications. Triethyl Citrate has characteristic properties of being colourless, odourless, non-toxic in nature. It is manufactured from harmless raw materials like citric acid and ethyl alcohol. Since it is a high boiling liquid and slightly viscous, Triethyl Citrate is a good solvent for many chemicals and resins used in manufacture of perfumery products.