Triethyl Citrate (TEC) Supplier in India
Pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic grade Triethyl Citrate — sourced, tested and exported by Zentish Exim Pvt Ltd
Product Overview
What is Triethyl Citrate (TEC)?
Triethyl Citrate (CAS 77-93-0) is a colourless, odourless liquid ester of citric acid widely used as a plasticizer, solvent and excipient in pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic applications. It is the preferred non-phthalate plasticizer for film coatings, food-contact polymers and medical devices due to its low toxicity and regulatory acceptance.
Zentish Exim Pvt Ltd supplies high-purity Triethyl Citrate to manufacturers, formulators and distributors worldwide. As a dedicatedTriethyl Citrate (TEC) supplier in India, we deliver batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (CoA), comprehensive MSDS documentation and consistent quality across every shipment — supporting regulated industries that require a reliable, compliant source.
Pharmaceutical Grade
Plasticizer for enteric and film-coated tablets, capsules
Food Grade
Food-contact films, packaging and flavour carrier
Cosmetic Grade
Nail care, hair care and personal care formulations
Non-Phthalate
Safe alternative to DBP and DOP plasticizers
Product Specifications
Applications
Where Triethyl Citrate is Used
Pharmaceutical
Plasticizer in enteric coatings, film coatings, capsules and drug delivery systems; also used in ink solutions for printing
Food & Packaging
Plasticizer for food-contact films and packaging; flavouring agent and solvent in food products
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Plasticizer in nail lacquers, hair sprays, deodorants and fragrance fixatives
Industrial
Plasticizer for cellulose resins, adhesives, printing inks and rubber; solvent for oils and resins
Application Insights
Why TEC Is the Non-Phthalate Plasticizer of Choice
Phthalate plasticizers have come under sustained regulatory scrutiny across the EU, the United States and Asia, pushing manufacturers of films, coatings and medical devices toward citric-acid esters. Triethyl Citrate leads this shift because its toxicological and migration profiles are well documented, and it delivers the flexibility, adhesion and gloss that coating formulators need without the cloud of regulatory risk that phthalates now carry.
In pharmaceutical tablet coating, TEC is the standard plasticizer for hypromellose (HPMC), enteric and delayed-release film systems. It lowers the glass-transition temperature of the polymer film, preventing cracking and improving adhesion across tablet scores and logos. At typical levels of 10–25% of polymer weight, it produces smooth, elegant coats that withstand high-speed tablet presses and later handling.
Food-contact applications take advantage of TEC's FDA and EU approval as an indirect food additive: it plasticises PVC films, closures and laminates while maintaining clarity and low odour. Cosmetic formulators rely on it in nail lacquers, where it balances film hardness and chip resistance, and in deodorant and hair-care systems where its low odour is a decisive advantage. Industrial users find it equally at home softening cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose and natural gum adhesives.
99.5%+
minimum assay by GC
10–25%
typical film-coating plasticizer level
200 kg
commercial MOQ (one drum)
Packaging
Packaging Options for Export
We offer flexible packaging to suit sampling, R&D and commercial-scale requirements:
- 1 kg HDPE bottleQualification sample
- 25 kg HDPE drumR&D / pilot production
- 200 kg HDPE drumCommercial orders
- 1000 kg IBC toteBulk industrial supply
All drums nitrogen-flushed, sealed and labelled per export requirements. Palletized and shrink-wrapped for air and sea shipment.
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and ignition sources.
- Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.
- Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture under recommended storage conditions.
- Use appropriate PPE — gloves, goggles and protective clothing during handling.
- Follow SDS guidance for spill handling, disposal and emergency response.
Supply Chain
Sourcing & Export Logistics from India
India produces Triethyl Citrate through the esterification of citric acid with ethanol, a route that yields a clean, high-purity product when process conditions are tightly controlled. As a dedicated Triethyl Citrate (TEC) supplier in India, Zentish Exim works with two approved producers — one in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat — who are qualified on impurity profile, water content and acid value consistency, so you always receive material within a tight, specification-validated envelope.
Because TEC rarely travels alone, our consolidation desk frequently combines it with other order lines — plasticizers, solvents and excipients — into a single container to lower your effective freight cost per tonne. Every consignment ships with total ester content, water and acidity data on the batch CoA, factory-sealed drums, and full export documentation matched to the batch number. Air freight reaches most global destinations within 7–10 days; sea freight suits 1 MT and above.
Ordering Made Simple
- Share your grade, quantity and destination with our export desk
- Receive a firm quotation with incoterms and lead time within 4 hours
- Approve a 1 kg paid sample with CoA — credited against your first order
- Release the commercial order and track it door to door
Quality
Quality Assurance & Documentation
CoA with Every Batch
Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis covering assay, identity, impurities and physical constants
MSDS / SDS Provided
Latest safety data sheet supplied with every shipment for compliant handling
Regulatory Compliant
Meets USP/NF, EP, FCC and food-contact regulatory specifications
Consistent Supply
Long-term supply agreements with certified Indian manufacturers ensure continuity
Why Zentish
Why Buyers Choose Zentish Exim as Their TEC Supplier in India
- Direct manufacturer sourcing— competitive pricing without intermediary markups
- Flexible MOQ— from 1 kg samples to container-scale orders
- Fast quotation— export desk responds within 4 business hours
- Complete export documentation— CoA, MSDS, COO, packing list, invoice
- Consolidated shipping— combine with other chemicals for optimized freight
Export Markets
We regularly supply Triethyl Citrate to buyers in:
We support incoterms FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP and door-to-door delivery through trusted freight partners.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Need Triethyl Citrate for Your Application?
Request a quote, sample or technical datasheet — our export team responds within 4 hours