Tetrabutyl titanate
Synonyms
Titanium tetrabutanolate;
Titanic acid, tetrabutyl ester;
Category
Special surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 5593-70-4
EINECS: 227-006-8
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C16H36O4Ti
Molecular Weight: 340.32
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility react with water. Soluble in ethanol.
Stability stable. React with water.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
180mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
3122mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, dispersing, adhesive abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Liquid |
|
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Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
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As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB/T 35493 Titanate coupling agents
(1b), HG/T 3976 Ortho titanate esters
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as crosslinking agent.
Use as catalyst, such as polymerization, transesterification.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 5593-70-4, Tetrabutyl titanate
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