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Triacetin 99% FCC,FG (Synthetic)

Price: £17.95
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Stock Availability
On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Wednesday the 10th September 2025*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed
  • Food additive
  • Solvents
  • Preservative
  • Plasticiser
  • Medication excipient

What is Triacetin (Synthetic)? Also known as glyceryl triacetate, it is a chemical compound with the formula C₃H₅(OCOCH₃)₃. It's a triglyceride, a type of ester, and is used as a food additive, in cosmetics, and in pharmaceuticals. Triacetin is a colourless, odourless, and viscous liquid at room temperature, and it's known for its ability to act as a solvent, plasticiser, and preservative.

Consistent Quality: We use only carefully sourced Triacetin (Synthetic), meeting the standards of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and Food Grade (FG), to ensure our customers can safely use it for any application.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Food Industry
Employed as a food additive, primarily as a flavouring agent and adjuvant. It's also considered generally recognised as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

Cosmetics
Utilised as a solvent, preservative, and texture enhancer, particularly as a plasticiser. 

Pharmaceutical
Used in pharmaceutical formulations, sometimes as a solvent or to control the release of active ingredients from drug delivery systems. It can also be used in medications as an excipient, such as in the oxybutynin patch. 

  • Assay: 99%
  • M.F.: C9H14O6
  • M.W.: 218.20
  • B.P.: 258 deg C
  • M.P.: 3 deg C
  • Density: 1.16g/mL

Grade:
Food Grade
Fragrance Grade
Halal/KOsher

Reg Compliance:
EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1333/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 184.1901

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions

Cas No: 102-76-1
Einecs No: 203-051-9

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