Triacetin - 102-76-1

Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Pesticides & Biocides, Plasticizers & Polymer, Solvents & Cleaning

Triacetin functions as an antimicrobial, film forming agent, fragrance, plasticizer, and solvent in cosmetic products (EC 2020). It is used as a plasticizer for cigarette filters and cellulose nitrate (OECD 2002a). It is also used in photographic films and as a solvent in the manufacture of celluloid, a fixative in perfumery, and a food additive (OECD 2002a).

Chemical Synonyms 1,2,3-Propanetriol triacetate; Acetic, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Triacetin; 1,2,3-Propanetriyl triacetate; Glycerin triacetate; Glycerol triacetate; Glyceryl triacetate; Triacetyl glycerine; Triacetylglycerol (ChemIDplus 2020)

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