Eastman™ Cellulose Acetate Propionate (CAP-482-20)

Application/Uses

- Nail care
- Printing Inks

Product Description

Eastman™ Cellulose Acetate Propionate (CAP-482-20) is similar to Eastman™ CAP-482-0.5 in solubility and compatibility but Eastman™ CAP-482-20 has a higher viscosity CAP 482-20 is useful as a film former in inks, overprint varnishes, and nail lacquer topcoats. It may be used alone or in combination with Eastman™ CAP-482-0.5. In accordance with food additive regulations published by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Eastman™ CAP-482-20 is lawful for use in certain food-contact applications subject to any limitations in the regulations.

Typical Properties

Property	Typical Value, Units
Form	Powder
Acetyl Content	1.3 wt %
Propionyl Content	48 wt %
Hydroxyl Content	1.7 wt %
Melting Point	188-210°C
Acidityas Acetic Acid	0.01 wt %
Ash Content	0.017 wt %
Refractive Index	1.475 n(25°C/D)
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	147°C
Specific Gravity@ 20°C/25°C	1.22
Wt/Vol@ 20°C	1.22 kg/L (10.2 lb/gal)
Tukon Hardness	23 Knoops
Viscosity *a	76.5 poise

*a Viscosity determined by ASTM Method D 1343. Results converted to poises (ASTM Method D 1343) using the solution density for Formula A as stated in ASTM Method D 817 (20% Cellulose ester, 72% acetone, 8% ethyl alcohol).

Comments

Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.

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