Wholesale Food Grade Plasticizer Acetyl Tributyl Citrate ATBC

★ Non-Toxic & FDA Approved

Plasticizer ATBC is a non-toxic plasticizer approved by FDA for food contact materials. It is recommended for packaging materials for dairy products, beverages, food, and fresh meat.

★ Excellent Heat & Cold Resistance

ATBC Plasticizer offers excellent heat resistance, cold resistance, and light stability. It provides good transparency and low-temperature flexibility to plasticized PVC. The product is heat stable during sealing with no discoloration.

★ Excellent Compatibility & Broad Application

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate ATBC has excellent compatibility with PVC, cellulose resins, and synthetic rubber. It is widely used for non-toxic PVC granules, food packaging containers, children's toys, medical products, films, plates, and cellulose coatings.

★ Good Water Resistance & Low Volatility

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate offers good water resistance, low volatility, and anti-mold properties. It has low migration and extraction rate in various media. It is also used as a stabilizer for polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC).

PVC Granules

Plasticizer ATBC is ideal for non-toxic PVC granules, cable material granules, transparent granules, and hose granules requiring food contact approval.

Packaging Material (Core Applications)

ATBC Plasticizer is widely used for food packaging containers, dairy product packaging, beverage packaging, and fresh meat packaging materials.

Medical Products

Acetyl Tributyl Citrate ATBC is suitable for medical PVC products, pharmaceutical applications, and PVC disposable gloves requiring non-toxic plasticizers.

Children's Toys

ATBC is approved for children's toys, slush molded toys (exportable to EU and other countries), and foam sandals.

Coatings & Adhesives

ATBC is used in cellulose coatings, artificial leather, inflatable products, rainwear, adhesives, and polyurethane applications.

Cosmetics & Inks

ATBC is used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics, and as a component in air fresheners, deodorants, printing inks, and lubricants.

✅ Certified Quality Standards

Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015, each batch of Plasticizer ATBC is tested for purity, acidity, moisture, color, and physical properties to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and full traceability.

🛡️ Global Regulatory Compliance

Acetyl tributyl citrate ATBC meets FDA 21 CFR 175.105, EU REACH, RoHS, and China GB9685 standards for food contact and toy safety. Full documentation including COA, TDS, SDS, and regulatory declarations is available.

🧪 High Purity & Low Migration

With 99.5% minimum ester content and controlled acidity below 0.1 mgKOH/g, ATBC ensures low extractability and minimal impact on end-product taste, odor, or color.

🌍 Global Supply Chain

Available in 220kg iron drums or flexitanks, 17.6mt per 20'FCL without pallet. iSuoChem® provides technical formulation support and just-in-time delivery to manufacturers worldwide.

Q1 What is Acetyl tributyl citrate ATBC?

Acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) is a colorless, odorless, transparent, oily liquid organic compound. As a kind of plastic additive, it is used as a plasticizer for food grade packaging materials, medical products, films, profiles, coatings, Polyvinyl chloride, cellulose resin and synthetic rubber. ATBC can also be used as a stabilizer for polyvinylidene chloride. Plasticized polyvinyl chloride has advantages such as good low-temperature flexibility, heat stability, and no discoloration after thawing.

Q2 What is the main advantage of ATBC over traditional plasticizers like DOP?

ATBC eliminates health and environmental concerns associated with phthalates. It offers significantly lower migration, better transparency, and superior low-temperature flexibility. While DOP costs less, ATBC is preferred for regulated products such as food packaging, toys, and medical devices.

Q3 Does ATBC affect the clarity of transparent PVC products?

No. ATBC produces exceptionally clear PVC compounds with high light transmission and minimal haze. It maintains color stability after heat aging, making it suitable for crystal-clear products like stretch film, transparent tubing, and display packaging.

Q4 What is the recommended dosage for ATBC in soft PVC?

For general-purpose soft PVC, start with 30-40 phr based on 100 parts of resin. Adjust up or down depending on final hardness requirements (Shore A). For plastisol applications, higher levels up to 60 phr may be used. Always conduct small-scale trials to optimize your specific formulation.

Q5 Can ATBC be used in high-temperature processing like PVC calendering?

Yes. ATBC has good thermal stability up to 200°C, making it suitable for calendering, extrusion, and injection molding. Unlike some bio-based plasticizers, it does not decompose or cause plate-out on processing equipment during extended production runs.

Q6 What is the shelf life and storage recommendation for ATBC?

Store ATBC in original sealed containers in a cool, dry, and ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Recommended storage temperature is below 30°C. Under these conditions, shelf life is 24 months. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and acids.