Wholesale Cellulose Acetate
Features
Cellulose acetate is a cellulose derivative obtained through chemical modification. It is prepared by esterification reaction of natural cellulose with acetic acid and acetic anhydride under the action of catalyst. Cellulose acetate is a white granular, powdery, or fibrous solid that is odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and has a smooth surface. Cellulose acetate is a high-performance material that combines excellent physical properties with wide applicability. It has excellent flexibility, transparency, and glossiness, with a delicate touch and abrasion resistance and wrinkle resistance. Acetate cellulose is easy to shape and process, and can be widely used in various fields such as textiles, plastics, and film materials, bringing excellent quality performance and market competitiveness to your products. Its unique chemical stability ensures long-term effectiveness in different environments.
Market Prospects
With the continuous growth of consumer demand for high-quality and environmentally friendly products, uses of cellulose is showing a steady upward trend, especially in the fields of tobacco filters, textiles, plastic products, and pharmaceutical packaging, where the application of cellulose acetate continues to grow. With the increasing global awareness of environmental protection and the popularization of sustainable development concepts, the market demand for cellulose acetate, as a biodegradable material, will further expand. Many countries and regions are actively promoting environmentally friendly materials, and cellulose acetate, as a leader among them, will usher in more market opportunities. With the continuous emergence of new materials and processes, the performance of cellulose acetate will be further improved, and its application fields will become more extensive.
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Manufacturing Process
Fine pretreatment of natural cellulose raw materials to enhance their reactivity; Next, under specific temperature and pressure, cellulose is subjected to esterification reaction with acetic anhydride. By precisely controlling the reaction conditions, the expected degree of acetylation of cellulose acetate is ensured; Subsequently, the reaction products are neutralized and washed to remove unreacted raw materials and by-products, followed by drying, crushing, and other processes to ultimately obtain a stable and high-performance finished product of cellulose acetate.
Use Precautions
Cellulose acetate is sensitive to temperature and humidity. Please store in a dry, cool place and avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures; During processing, it is recommended to control the temperature to avoid material degradation and maintain a good ventilation environment; In addition, cellulose acetate is flammable, so it should be handled away from sources of fire and appropriate fire prevention measures should be taken to ensure production safety.
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Characteristics
- Excellent Flexibility: During the chemical modification process of cellulose acetate, the interaction force between cellulose chains is appropriately adjusted by precisely controlling the reaction conditions, thereby endowing the material with good bending and folding properties, suitable for the manufacturing of various complex shaped products.
- Excellent Transparency And Gloss: In the production process of cellulose acetate, by precisely controlling the purity of raw materials and processing temperature, internal defects and impurities are effectively reduced, allowing light to penetrate smoothly and exhibit a clear texture like glass, with natural high transparency and bright luster.
- Good Formability: The moderate cross-linking of cellulose acetate molecular chains not only maintains the strength of the material, but also endows it with good fluidity and plasticity, making it easy to process and high in yield, greatly improving production efficiency and product design flexibility.
- Excellent Chemical Stability: Specific functional groups introduced during the chemical modification process of cellulose acetate can effectively shield the invasion of external chemical substances, protect the material structure from damage, resist the erosion of acids, alkalis, and some organic solvents, and extend the service life of the product.
- Environmentally Friendly And Sustainable: Cellulose acetate is sourced from renewable resources such as wood pulp or cotton wool, and its production process is environmentally friendly with good biodegradability.
Main Function
- Textile Industry: In the textile field, cellulose acetate has become an ideal fabric for making high-end shirts, underwear, sportswear and other clothing due to its excellent moisture absorption and breathability. It not only effectively regulates the microclimate of the human body, maintaining comfortable wearing, but also has good wrinkle resistance and shape retention, ensuring that clothing remains stiff and elegant for a long time, meeting the modern pursuit of both clothing quality and fashion.
- Plastic Processing Industry: Cellulose acetate has shown extremely high application value in the plastic processing industry, especially as a plasticizer and modifier, which can significantly improve the toughness, transparency, and processing performance of plastic products. It is widely used in the manufacturing of daily necessities such as eyeglass frames, phone cases, stationery, toys, etc., which not only enhances the beauty and durability of the products, but also promotes the application trend of environmentally friendly materials.
- Membrane Materials Industry: In the field of membrane materials, cellulose acetate has become the preferred material for producing acetate fiber membranes, filter membranes, and packaging films due to its excellent film-forming and barrier properties. These membrane materials play an important role in fields such as food packaging, pharmaceutical filtration, and water treatment, effectively isolating external pollution, maintaining the purity and safety of the internal environment, and providing solid guarantees for people’s health and well-being.
- Tobacco Industry: Cellulose acetate is one of the important raw materials in the tobacco industry, mainly used to manufacture cigarette filters. Its good adsorption and filtration efficiency can effectively reduce the entry of harmful substances into the human body, while maintaining the smoothness of smoke and improving the smoking experience. This application not only reflects the role of cellulose acetate in improving product quality, but also its contribution to promoting healthy living.
- Construction Industry: In the construction industry, cellulose acetate is widely used as an environmentally friendly additive in the manufacturing of coatings, cellulose glue adhesive, insulation cellulose, and other products. It not only enhances the adhesion, weather resistance, and waterproofing of materials, but also effectively reduces production costs, improves construction efficiency, and provides strong support for green buildings and sustainable development.
Appearance | White Powder |
Purity | 99% |
Density | 1.3 g/mL at 25 °C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.475(lit.) |
Boiling Point | 210 °C |
Melting Point | 230-300℃ |
Specific Gravity | 1.3 |
Sample | Avaiable |
Storage | Dry Cool Place |
Place of Origin | Jiangsu,China |
Classification | Chemical Auxiliary Agent |