CITROFOL® AI
Triethyl citrate
[77-93-0]
C12H20O7
E1505
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General information
CITROFOL® AI is a 100% bio-based citrate ester that is manufactured by the esterification of citric acid and ethanol. In the food industry, it is used as flavour and flavour carrier and is also permitted as a processing aid to whip dried egg white products.
In the personal care industry CITROFOL® AI is used as solvent, diluent and fixative in perfumes and fragrances. It is well accepted as functional ingredient in deodorants as it inhibits the enzymatic decomposition of sweat components. CITROFOL® AI is a cosmetic raw material approved by ECOCERT GREENLIFE, conform to COSMOS Standard.
In pharmaceutical applications CITROFOL® AI contributes as plasticiser to the performance of enteric coatings for controlled release tablets.
Specifications
CITROFOL® AI is supplied in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with 1000 kg net weight, in drums with 225 kg net weight and in small drums with 25 kg net content. Other packaging is possible upon request.
Jungbunzlauer CITROFOL® AI has been registered according to REACH Regulation at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2013.
Properties
- Derived from 100 % bio-based raw materials
- Clear, practically colourless, oily liquid
- High boiling point - low volatility
- Excellent compatibility with polar polymers such as acrylics, vinyl resins, ethylen-vinyl acetate and cellulose derivatives
Applications
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Flavours
Functions:
- Carries flavours
- Alcoholic beverages
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Carbonated soft drinks
Functions:
- Provides tasteful bitterness
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Sports drinks | Energy drinks
Functions:
- Provides tasteful bitterness
- Tea | Coffee | RTD
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Medical devices
Functions:
- Reduces hardness of polymers
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OTC | Food supplements
Functions:
- Reduces hardness of polymers
- Lowers glass transition temperature
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Pharmaceutical products
Functions:
- Reduces hardness of polymers
- Lowers glass transition temperature
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Colour cosmetics
Functions:
- Dissolves UV filters
- Disperses pigments
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Deodorants
Functions:
- Prevents body odour
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Fragrances
Functions:
- Acts as fixative
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Hair care
Functions:
- Dissolves UV filters
- Plasticises polymers
- Reduces tackiness of polymers
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Skin care
Functions:
- Dissolves UV filters
- Optimises skin feeling
- Plasticises polymers
- Has emollient properties
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Surface care
Functions:
- Improves surface gloss
- Provides smooth spreading
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Adhesives | Sealants
Functions:
- Reduces hardness of polymers
- Regulates viscosity
- Influences curing process of polymers
- Agrochemicals | Fertilisers
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Fine chemicals
Functions:
- Solubilises solids
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Inks | Paints | Coatings
Functions:
- Reduces hardness of polymers
- Regulates viscosity
- Influences curing process of polymers
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Metal surface treatment
Functions:
- Reduces friction
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Paper
Functions:
- Reduces hardness of polymers
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Plastics | Polymers
Functions:
- Reduces hardness of polymers
- Regulates viscosity
- Influences curing process of polymers
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Feed
Functions:
- Carries flavours
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Pet Food
Functions:
- Carries flavours
- Emollient
- Plasticiser
Legal Aspects
We supply CITROFOL® AI in accordance with all major pharmacopoeias and food regulations (USP, FCC, Ph.Eur., EC Directives, etc.) in their latest version.
Many countries have set specific rules concerning the use of additives. We therefore advise to carefully investigate them before use of CITROFOL® AI in your application.
For more information please contact us via request.
Documents
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