Applications
- Aerosol coatings
- Aerospace coatings
- Apparel
- Architectural coatings
- Auto OEM
- Auto plastics
- Auto refinish
- Automotive
- Automotive parts & accessories
- Automotive protective coatings
- Coil coatings
- Coil coatings-appliances
- Commerical printing inks
- Compensation film
- Consumer electronics
- Exterior architectural coatings
- Flexographic printing inks
- General industrial coatings
- Graphic arts
- Gravure printing inks
- Industrial electronics
- Industrial maintenance
- Inks
- Leather coatings
- Metal coatings
- Metal furniture
- Metals
- Motorcycles
- Non-medical housings & hardware for elec
- Overprint varnishes
- Pack & carton coatings
- Packaging coatings non food contact
- Packaging inks non food contact
- Paints & coatings
- Personal care ingredients
- Photographic chemicals
- Polymer modification
- Process additives
- Protective coatings
- Screen printing inks
- Shrink film non food contact
- Small appliances non-food contact
- Tools
- Truck/bus/RV
- Wood coatings
Product description
<P>Eastman Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB-381-0.5) is a cellulose ester with medium butyryl content and low viscosity. It was designed for use where low-application viscosities at relatively high solids levels is needed. It is soluble in a wide range of solvents and compatible with many other resins. When CAB-381-0.5 is dissolved in appropriate solvents a clear, colorless solution is produced. It will also tolerate the use of solvent blends currently exempt from certain air pollution regulations. It is supplied as a dry, free-flowing powder.</P><P>Eastman CAB-381-0.5 is based on cellulose, one of the most abundant natural renewable resources. The calculated approximate bio-content value of 40% for Eastman CAB-381-0.5 was determined by using six bio-based carbon atoms per anhyroglucose unit divided by the total number of carbons per anhyroglucose unit. Although the value reported is not specifically measured for bio-carbon, it can be estimated based on typical partition data.</P><P>For applications that require food contact compliance, please refer to CAB-381-0.5, Food Contact.</P>
Product availability
If you are interested in learning more about product availability in your area, please complete the “Make an inquiry” form on this page.
If applicable, authorized distributors are in the regions listed below, with more details provided in the “Authorized distributors” section.
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Asia Pacific
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Europe, Middle East & Africa
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Latin America
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North America
Authorized distributors
Please select a region and country for a list of authorized distributors. If a country is not listed for a region, contact Eastman for further information.
Resources
- Application guide for cosmetics and personal care
- Eastman personal care products for North America
- Eastman products for the personal care and cosmetics industry
- Eastman products for the personal care and cosmetics industry (Mandarin)
- Handling precautions for the use of cellulose esters in formulated products
- Selecting Effective Xylene Replacements for Protective Coatings