Glycerol Triacetate

Independent reference data for Glycerol Triacetate (CAS 102-76-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Photographic Processing [Category: Other]... Primary use is as a cellulose plasticizer in the manufacture of cigarette filters, and its second largest use is as a component in binders for solid rocket fuels. Smaller amounts are used as a fixative in perfume, as a plasticizer for cellulose nitrate, in the manufacture of cosmetics, and as a carrier in fungicidal compositions.

Synonyms and trade names

triacetin; 102-76-1; Glyceryl triacetate; Glycerol triacetate; Enzactin; Triacetine; Triacetylglycerol; Glycerin triacetate; Fungacetin; Glyped; Vanay; Kesscoflex TRA; Kodaflex triacetin; Triacetyl glycerine; Triacetina; 1,2,3-Propanetriol, triacetate

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, HUMECTANT, MASTICATORY SUBSTANCE, FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives -> CARRIER_SOLVENT; HUMECTANT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Mouthfeel TRIACETIN (GLYCEROL TRIACETATE)
GHS notification summary	99.8% (1973 / 1977)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	99.8% (1973 / 1977)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.8% (1973 of 1977) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1973 of 1977 companies (only 0.2% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Glycerol Triacetate · CAS 102-76-1 · C9H14O6. UNII XHX3C3X673. Boiling Point: 258-259 °C; Boiling Point: 258.00 to 260.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 258 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.