Product Description
Triacetin
Triacetin (C9H14O6), also known as glyceryl triacetate, is pharmaceutical excipient used in manufacturing of capsules and tablets, and has been used as a humectant, plasticizer, and solvent. It is a liquid, and has been approved by the FDA as a food additive. Triacetin is a water-soluble short-chain triglyceride that may also have a role as a parenteral nutrient according to animal studies. It is also used in the perfume and cosmetic industries.
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CAS No: | 102-76-1 |
Chemical Name: | Triacetin |
Synonyms: | Glycerol triacetate; Glyceryl triacetate; Glyped; Kesscoflex TRA; Triacetine; Vanay; Glycerol triacetate tributyrin; Triacetyl glycerine; Propane-1,2,3-triyl triacetate; |
Structure: |
![]() Triacetin-structure |
Molecular Formula: | C9H14O6 |
Molecular Weight: | 218.2 |
Physical State: | clear oily liquid |
ASSAY ASAsSAY | 99.0% min |
ACIDITY | 0.01% max |
COLOR , APHA | 10 max |
Water Solubility: | slightly soluble in ether,carbon disulfide and water; readily soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons and most organic solvents.; insoluble in benzene. |
VAPOR DENSITY | 7.52 |
HENRY’S LAW | 433 C |
NFPA RATINGS | Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 |
REFRACTIVE INDEX | 1.4305 |
FLASH POINT | 138 C |
STABILITY | Stable under ordinary conditions |
Specification of Triacetin Industry grade:
Item | Unit | Standard | Test Method |
Appearance | Clear liquid, free from suspended matter | Visual | |
Odour | Smellless | Smelling | |
Triacetin Content | % | ≥98.5 | GC |
Colour | Hazen | ≤30 | GB/T3143-1982 |
Refraction Index (20℃) | — | 1.430~1.435 | GB/T6488-2008 |
Specific Gravity(20℃) | g/ml | 1.154~1.164 | GB/T4472-1984 |
Water | % | ≤0.2 | GB/T6283-2008 |
Acidity (as HAC) | % | ≤0.1 | GB/T12717 |
Specification of Triacetin food grade:
Items | Specifications | Inspection Results |
Appearance | Clear liquid, free from suspended matter | Clear liquid, free from suspended matter |
Acidity(As HAC) % | ≤0.005 | 0.0024 |
Purity% | ≥99.5 | 99.80 |
Moisture% | ≤0.05 | 0.023 |
Color (Hazen) | ≤15 | 8 |
Specific Gravity 20℃(g/ml) | 1.154-1.164 | 1.1596 |
Refraction Index 20℃ | 1.430-1.435 | 1.4308 |
Sulphated Ash% | ≤0.02 | 0.0096 |
As (ppm) | ≤1 | <1 |
Heavy Metals (as Pb)(ppm) | ≤5 | <1 |
Conclusion: | The test results conforms with EP7.0 and FCCA6. |
Triacetin MSDS
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Triacetin Industry grade applications
1.Used as core sand binder in metal foundry sector.
2.Used as solvent in printing inks.
3.Used as a highly effective plasticizer for cellulose-based plastics.
4.Used as solvent in building wall coating

Triacetin applications in Industry
Triacetin food grade applications:
Triacetin in Food Production
Triacetin is widely used as humectant, emlusifier, binder in food production.
As plasticizer: in gum to plasticize.
As leavening agents: in baked food to promote fermentation.
As emulsifier: in dairy product to promote emulsification.

Triacetin applications in food production
Triacetin in Cigarette filters
Triacetin is widely used for Cigarette filter production.
As Bonding plasticizers for cigarette filters of cellulose acetate fibers

triacetin used in cigarettes filter
Triacetin in Beverage
Triacetin is widely used as emulsifier, flavor enhancer in beverage.
As emulsifier, flavor enhancer: in beverage industries to enhance flavor and promote emulsification.

Triacetin applications in Beverage
Triacetin in Pharmaceutical
Triacetin is widely used as Antifungal agents, plasticizers in Pharmaceutical.
As Antifungal agents: in drugs to inhibit fungus.
As plasticizer: in capsule shell to plastify.

Triacetin applications in Pharmaceutical
Triacetin in Cosmetics
Triacetin is widely used as humectant, plasticizer in Cosmetics.
As humectant, plasticizer: in cosmetic to maintain moisture.
As plasticizer: in nail polish to plastify.

Triacetin appication in Cosmetics
Triacetin in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Not enough is known about application of Triacetin in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
Triacetin in Other Industries
Triacetin is widely used as binder in various other industries.
As binder: in cigarette filters to plasticize and solidify.
Package of Triacetin
For package: 240kg/drum and 1150kg/IBC drum, 25Tons/ISO TANK

Triacetin-package
Transportation of Triacetin
For shipping: shipment by courier, by air, by sea and by train.
By courier: we can ship Triacetin to you by courier like TNT,DHL ,EMS and FedEx door to door.
By air: we can ship Triacetin to you by air to your country’s any airport.
By sea: we can ship Triacetin by sea to your country’s any seaport.
By train: we also can ship Triacetin by train to your country’s railway station too.

Triacetin transport
Clients Of Triacetin
We have successfully exported Triacetin to more than 20 countries for more than 10 years, all of our customers think highly about our quality.
We have built a perfect sale service system, Triaceti have exported to Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and other five continents and scale the forefront in the nation, won good international reputation.
Why Choose Us?

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Long history and stable production
We have produced Triacetin products more than 20 years., 80% products are for expoer . Our main market is in USA,Mexico,Holland,Belgium ,Japan,Korea these developed country .
Now our production capacity is more than 3000MT per month , we can arrange the shipment to you in time .
Strict quality control system
We have ISO Certificate,Halla certificate, Korsher certificate, we have strict quality control system, All of our technicians are professional , they are strictly on quality control.
Before order , we can send the sample for your testing . We ensure the quality is the same as bulk quantity .
Prompt delivery
We have good cooperation with many professional forwarders here; we can send the product to you once you confirm the order.
Better payment term
For the first cooperation we can accept T/T and LC at sight. For our regular customer, we also can supply more payment terms.
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