Description
Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is a plasticizing ester used to soften polymers and improve flexibility, processing, and low‑temperature performance in flexible materials.
Uses
Plasticizer; solvent; pharmaceutical excipient; food additive (E1505).
Benefits
Low toxicity profile; good plasticization; mild odor.
Safety, Compliance & Notes
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.18W/m·K. |
| Electrical Conductivity | 0.00000001S/cm |
| Heat of Formation | -790kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 64kJ/mol |
| Structure | C12H20O7 |
| CAS Number | 77-93-0 |
| EINECS Number | 201-070-7 |
| Storage & Packaging | Keep tightly closed; avoid contamination; use steel drums/IBC with clean transfer lines. (Applicable to Triethyl Citrate (TEC) handling.) |
| Product Stewardship | Implement GMP/chemical hygiene plans: exposure control, spill response, and responsible disposal; verify regulatory status for destination market before shipment. (For Triethyl Citrate (TEC).) |
| Note | Boiling point depends on pressure; see supplier SDS/TDS for full physical property set. |
| Notice | NOTICE: Information is provided for guidance only and does not replace the manufacturer’s SDS/TDS; user must evaluate suitability for the intended process and comply with regulations. (For Triethyl Citrate (TEC).) |
