Product Overview
Plasticizer TEC, full name Triethyl Citrate, also known as Citroflex 2, with CAS No 77-93-0 and EINECS 201-070-7, is a bio-based non-toxic citrate ester plasticizer derived from citric acid, widely recognized as GRAS raw material compliant with FCC, USP and EU E1505 standards. TEC possesses powerful dissolving capacity for cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, HPMC and other film-forming polymers, effectively improving coating flexibility and preventing film cracking during storage. It features low odor, good biodegradability and excellent compatibility with PLA, PBAT and nitrocellulose. Compared with longer-chain citrate TBC and ATBC, TEC has stronger solvency but higher water solubility and volatility. It is the preferred standard plasticizer for pharmaceutical enteric coating and taste-masking film systems. TEC can be used alone or compounded with TBC / ATBC to adjust volatility, water resistance and formulation cost, applied in pharmaceutical excipients, food additives, cosmetics and eco-friendly plastic products as safe phthalate replacement.
Physical Specs
■ Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid, nearly odorless
■ Density (20℃): 1.135 ~ 1.139 g/cm³
■ Refractive Index (25℃): 1.439 ~ 1.441
■ Purity (GC): ≥99.0%
■ Acid Value: ≤0.10 mgKOH/g
■ Water Content: ≤0.15%
■ APHA Color: ≤50
■ Flash Point: ≥155℃
■ Volatile Matter: ≤0.5%
Core Advantages
■ Fully non-toxic & regulatory approved: Meet USP, FCC, FDA, E1505 for pharma, food and cosmetic applications
■ Outstanding solvency for cellulose polymers: Excellent plasticizer for ethyl cellulose and HPMC coating
■ Superior film-forming performance: Eliminate brittle cracking of tablet enteric coating and control release film
■ Low odor and stable flavor: Suitable for essence carrier, deodorant and oral contact formulations
■ Eco-friendly biodegradable: Perfect auxiliary for PLA/PBAT compostable biodegradable plastics
■ Multi-functional: Plasticizer, solvent, flavor fixative and pharmaceutical excipient simultaneously
■ Can blend with TBC / ATBC to reduce volatility and improve water resistance of finished products
⚠ Important Reminder: TEC has relatively high water solubility and volatility. Not recommended for long-term water contact plastic articles; choose TBC or ATBC for those scenarios.
Wide Applications
■ Pharmaceutical Industry: Tablet enteric coating, microsphere sustained-release coating, taste-masking film, hard capsule plasticizer
■ Biodegradable Plastics: PLA, PBAT composite film, disposable biodegradable packaging material
■ Cellulose & Coating Industry: Cellulose acetate film, nitrocellulose lacquer, water-soluble film coating system
■ Food & Daily Chemical: Food additive solvent, flavor & fragrance fixative, cosmetic raw material, deodorant active carrier
■ Others: Cigarette filter tip plasticizer, printing ink auxiliary plasticizer, adhesive softener
Packaging
Drum: 230KG/drum,18.4T/20’FCL ;
Flexitank: 22T/20’FCL ;
IBC Drum: 1150KG/IBC, 23T/20’FCL
customizable packaging
Supply Service
We are reliable Plasticizer TEC (Triethyl Citrate, Citroflex 2 )supplier in China, supplying industrial, food grade product with stable bulk stock and competitive price. Free lab test samples are supported. We can provide complete TDS, COA, MSDS, CAS & EINECS documents as well as FCC supporting files for global import customs clearance. Customized packaging and formulation technical guidance are available. Our TEC plasticizer is exported worldwide to biodegradable plastic compound plants, coating manufacturers and cosmetic raw material distributors with stable quality and comprehensive after-sales service.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. Q: What would you do to guarantee the product quality?
To fully guarantee stable and reliable product quality, we implement full-process control covering Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) with systematic measures,conduct multi-stage product testing with full batch traceability, adopt strict health & environmental control to avoid product contamination, carry out regular QHSE audits and continuous system optimization, plus standardized storage and logistics management. Every link follows unified QHSE rules to eliminate quality risks fundamentally.
2. Q:Can you provide COA / MSDS /TDS before order?
Yes, we can provide complete COA, MSDS /TDS documents for your reference prior to placing orders. Please advise the exact product grade and quantity you intend to purchase, and we will send you the latest updated versions of these technical documents promptly by email. All files are issued in accordance with international QHSE standards,for your customs clearance, laboratory testing and internal risk assessment.
3. Q: What about your price?
We offer flexible and favorable prices for bulk orders. To provide an accurate best quotation,
kindly advise: (1)Required product grade (2)Order quantity (3)Preferred trade term (FOB / CIF) (4)Destination port
Meanwhile, we can supply complete TDS, SDS and COA for your reference before order confirmation. We believe this is an effective way to build long – term business with our customers and earn good reputation.
4. Q: What payment terms do you accept?
We support multiple flexible payment terms to meet different cooperation demands:
(1)T/T (Telegraphic Transfer): 30% deposit in advance, 70% balance against copy of Bill of Lading; full T/T in advance for small trial orders.
(2)Irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight (L/C at sight): Acceptable for large bulk orders, issued by reputable international banks.
(3)Negotiable payment terms can be discussed for long-term cooperative clients with stable monthly orders.
5. Q:What about the order lead time?
Our standard production lead time is 10–15 working days .
(1)For T/T payment: 30% deposit by T/T in advance, balance against scanned BL copy. After your deposit arrives, we will schedule raw material procurement and production immediately within the 10–15 day cycle. This mode safeguards mutual capital safety: the deposit locks exclusive production capacity for you, while you only settle the rest after seeing loading evidence.
(2)For L/C payment: We accept irrevocable sight L/C issued by first-class international banks. The 10–15 working days lead time will start running after we receive and verify the operative L/C text without unachievable clauses. A formal L/C serves as bank credit guarantee for both parties, eliminating default risks effectively. We will review L/C terms thoroughly before production to avoid discrepancies and potential financial losses for both sides.
6. Q:Which ports can you ship from?
We support shipment from Qingdao Port and Tianjin Port of China; you can choose the loading port as per your actual demand.
7. Q:Can you arrange thirty party inspection during loading?
Yes, we fully support third-party inspection during container loading. You can appoint your designated inspection agency to attend the whole loading process at our warehouse. Our QHSE team will coordinate all preparation work in advance, including raw batch COA checking, product appearance verification, weight tally, packing integrity supervision and sealing recording.
8. Q:Do you accept OEM packaging (private label)?
Yes, we support OEM & private label packaging service for our products. You can provide your customized brand logo, label design, bag/barrel printing artwork and customized packaging specifications. Our production team will arrange tailored packaging according to your design files. For OEM orders, there is a minimum order quantity requirement. You just need to send us complete label drafts in advance, and we will confirm the sample packaging with you formally before mass production. All packaging procedures follow our QHSE management standards to guarantee packaging tightness, safety and neat appearance. We can also attach your exclusive brand information on COA, TDS and SDS documents upon your request.
9. Q: Are you manufacturer or trading company?
We are an integrated chemical enterprise combining manufacturing and international trading. Our company holds equity shares in two professional chemical manufacturing plants, which enables us stable, direct supply of core products with full production control under unified QHSE standards. Apart from our self-produced items from affiliated factories, we also cooperate with qualified certified manufacturers to supply a comprehensive range of chemical raw materials to meet clients’ one-stop purchasing demands.