TEC

  • Type:

    Ttiethyl Citrate(TEC)

  • Molecular:

    C12H20O7

  • CAS NO:

    77-93-0

  • Introduction:

    Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is a versatile solvent for oily products, crystals, powders and resins. It is almost odourless with slight hints of mild fruity wine and plum notes. A potential replacement for the highly toxic DEP (Phthalates) for difficult to dissolve ingredients, TEC is also approved for use in flavours.

Application:
Triethyl citrate as a non-toxic plasticizer, is widely used in cellulose resin and vinyl resin plasticizer, food security as a leavening agent can be a food model to improve the foaming properties of baked food products to improve the swelling loose state , as an antioxidant used to stabilize soybean oil, salad oil, margarine, shortening and other edible oils and fats, as a flavor enhancer can be used for soft drinks, cold drinks, candy, baked goods toad flavor, also used as a chelating agent and carrier solvent.

Especially suitable for ink coating, non-toxic PVC granulation, the pharmaceutical industry, children’s soft toys, medical products, deployment of flavors and fragrances, cosmetics and manufacturing industries.
Technical index:

Item Index
Examination project Enterprise Standard
Appearance Transparent liquid ,no suspended substance
Odor Slight odor
Color(Pt-Co) Max.30
Density(20℃,cm3/g) 1.135-1.139
Purity Min.99.0
Moisture,% Max.0.25
Acidity(mgKOH/g) Max.0.1
Flash Point ℃ Min.155

Packing:
Drum: 230kg/drum,18.4mt/20fcl

Flexitank: 22mt/20fcl

IBC Drum: 1150kg/ibc,23mt/fcl