Triacetin (Food Grade)
Glycerol ester (plasticiser and carrier) for flavours, food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Glycerol ester (plasticiser and carrier)
- CAS 102-76-1
- Purity ≥ 99.5 %
- REACH registered
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Triacetin (Food Grade) is a glycerol ester (plasticiser and carrier) (CAS 102-76-1 · C₉H₁₄O₆). Main applications: flavours, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cosmetics and personal care and plasticisers.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Triacetin (Food Grade)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Colourless, slightly oily liquid with a faint fatty odour |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤ 10 |
| Water content | ≤ 0.05 % |
| Acidity (CH₃COOH) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Refractive index | 1.429–1.435 (20 °C) |
| Specific gravity | 1.154–1.164 (20/25 °C) |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1.0 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 ppm |
| Sulphated ash | ≤ 0.02 % |
Specifications
| Product type | Glycerol ester (plasticiser and carrier) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 102-76-1 |
| Molecular formula | C₉H₁₄O₆ |
| Molecular weight | 218.21 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Glycerol triacetate, 1,2,3-propanetriol triacetate, E1518 |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums
