Triacetin
Triacetin is an important ingredient for the filter making process. The grade supplied to the tobacco industry is food quality.
| Specification | Food Grade |
|---|
| Appearance |
Clear Oily Liquid |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C |
1.154 - 1.164 |
| Refractive Index at 20°C |
1.430 - 1.435 |
| Moisture Wt |
0.05% Max. |
| Chroma (APHA) |
15 Max. |
| Odour |
Practically odourless |
| Acidity (as HAc) |
0.005% Max. |
| Arsenic |
3ppm Max. |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) |
10ppm Max. |
| Sulphated Ash |
0.02 Max. |
| Ester Content Wt |
99.5% Min. |