TRIACETIN®

Product Description

TRIACETIN® is a glycerol triacetate ester designed to deliver reliable plasticizing performance and versatile solvent functionality across technical and specialty applications. Its strong dissolving power and compatibility with cellulose derivatives, rubber and PVC enable flexible formulation design in demanding processing environments. As a solidifying agent for cellulose acetate fibers and a carrier for flavor and essence concentrates, it supports consistent material behavior and controlled release characteristics. For manufacturers seeking multifunctional performance in plastics, coatings, inks and personal care formulations, TRIACETIN® provides a technically robust and adaptable solution.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

• Glycerol triacetate ester with multifunctional plasticizer and solvent profile 

• Excellent suitability for solidification of cellulose acetate fibers 

• Very good dissolving power for numerous organic substances 

• Effective plasticizing performance for cellulose acetates and cellulose derivatives 

• Good compatibility with natural and synthetic rubber 

• Enhances gelling capacity in PVC when used as an additive

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

• Solidification of cellulose acetate fibers, including cigarette filter production 

• Carrier for flavor and essence concentrates 

• Solvent and plasticizer in cosmetic formulations such as nail and hair care 

• Solvent and plasticizer in inks, printing inks and cellulose-based plastics 

• Core sand binder in metal foundry applications

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL: 

Further information on this product and other LANXESS plasticizers and modifiers can be found on the following overview pages:

➔ Modifiers & Plasticizers – Product Information

➔ Modifiers & Plasticizers – Product Overview