CAS NO. 77-89-4

UNIPLEX 82 is an excellent plasticizer for food packaging due to its pharmacological safety, economy, performance and lack of odor.

UNIPLEX 82 has been accepted as a component of plastic food wraps for use with all foods by the Food and Drug Administration.

UNIPLEX 82 is also accepted for use as a plasticizer in aerosol hair sprays and bandages by the Food and Drug Administration.

UNIPLEX 82 is economical both on cost and a performance basis, while exhibiting excellent compatibility with a wide range of polymers and resins. Resins plasticized with UNIPLEX 82 exhibit excellent heat stability, and low toxicity.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Molecular Weight 318.3

Refractive Index, 25° C 1.438 (typical)

Weight per gallon, 25° C 9.47 lb.

Boiling Point, 1 mm Hg 132° C

Viscosity, 25° C 53.7 cps (typical)

Pour Point -45° F

Flashpoint, COC 188° C

Solubility in Water, 25° C 0.72 g/100ml

SPECIFICATIONS

Assay, as Acetyl Triethyl Citrate 99% minimum

Acidity, (as Citric Acid) 0.02% maximum

Color, APHA 30 maximum

Water % (Karl Fischer) 0.3% maximum

Odor Weak, characteristic odor

Specific Gravity, 25/25° C 1.135-1.139

HANDLING INFORMATION:

Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet