Triacetin
We at Innova Global (India), a leading organization, engaged and offering a superior quality range of triacetin, The triglyceride 1, 2, 3-triacetoxypropane is more generally known as triacetin and glycerin triacetate. It is the triester of glycerol and acetic acid, and is the second simplest fat after triformin.
Applications
- Used as a plasticizer in cosmetics, nail polish, and perfumes to improve texture and flexibility.
- Acts as a humectant and solvent in personal care and skincare products.
- Serves as a fixative in flavorings and fragrances for long-lasting effects.
- Used in pharmaceuticals as a capsule plasticizer and stabilizer.
- Applied in tobacco, food, and polymer industries for improving performance and product consistency.
Advantages
- Provides excellent stability and moisture retention in formulations.
- Enhances product flexibility and smoothness in cosmetic applications.
- Non-toxic and biodegradable, making it environmentally friendly.
- Improves fragrance retention and acts as an effective solvent.
- Compatible with a wide range of organic compounds and polymers.
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | A colorless, odorless liquid formed by the esterification of glycerol with acetic acid. |
| Applications | Used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and as a plasticizer and solvent. |
| Advantages | Stable, non-toxic, enhances flexibility, retains moisture, and improves fragrance longevity. |
| Chemical Type | Stable, non-toxic, enhances flexibility, retains moisture, and improves fragrance longevity. |
| Main Function / Use | Acts as a solvent, humectant, and plasticizer in cosmetic and industrial formulations. |