Triacetin

Triacetin is a high-quality industrial chemical widely used in coatings, adhesives, inks, resins, plastics, and specialty formulations. It offers reliable performance, chemical stability, and consistent processing characteristics, making it suitable for modern manufacturing and advanced industrial applications.

Technical Specifications
Absorption 5%
Acid Value ≤ 0.5mg
Volatility Low
Packing Available 30kg Can, 200kg Drum
Melting Point 3°C
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Odour Slightly sweet odour
Molecular Weight 218.2g/mol
Boiling Point 258°C
Distillation Range 258°C
Freezing Point 3°C
Specific Gravity 1.2g/cm³
Refractive Index –
Flash Point 148.9°C
Specific Heat 1.9kJ/kg·K
Autoignition Temp 315°C

Description

Triacetin is a plasticizing ester used to soften polymers and improve flexibility, processing, and low‑temperature performance in flexible materials.

Uses

Plasticizer; solvent; food additive; fragrances; coatings.

Benefits

Low odor; good solvency; improves flexibility.

Safety, Compliance & Notes

Thermal Conductivity 0.19W/m·K.
Electrical Conductivity 0.0000001S/cm
Heat of Formation -575kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization 58kJ/mol
Structure C9H14O6
CAS Number 102-76-1
EINECS Number 203-957-2
Storage & Packaging Keep tightly closed; avoid contamination; use steel drums/IBC with clean transfer lines. (Applicable to Triacetin handling.)
Product Stewardship Use only in industrial settings with trained personnel; follow SDS, local regulations, and waste management rules; maintain traceability by batch/COA. (For Triacetin.)
Note Note: For Triacetin, confirm grade, inhibitor content (if any), and purity/spec limits with the supplier COA before formulation.
Notice NOTICE: Values may vary by grade and supplier; confirm specifications and hazards with current SDS/COA before use, storage, transport, or disposal. (For Triacetin.)

Additional information

Weight

1 kg, 10 kg, 30 kg, 200 kg