TRIACETIN

 

Triacetin  is also called glycerol tri acetate.

CHARECTERISTICS

• It is colorless and odorless liquid

FLAVOR

• It has a bitter taste

DENSITY

• 1.160(at 20 degree Celsius)

MELTING POINT

• 258 to 260 degree Celsius

FLASH POINT

• 1.44 degree Celsius

SOLUBILITY

Less soluble in water and highly soluble in ether and alcohol

HAZARDS

• It is highly explosive in nature and is less poisonous

             GRADES

• U-S-P, F-C-C

USES

• Tri Ace tin is used as a plasticizer
• It is used in perfumes, cosmetics, food products, medicines and confectioneries.