Shanghai Aibook New Materials Co., Ltd. supplies high-quality CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) and CAP (Cellulose Acetate Propionate) – two advanced cellulose ester derivatives designed for demanding coating, printing ink, and plastic modification applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
Excellent compatibility with most acrylics, polyesters, and nitrocellulose resins
Outstanding flow and leveling – reduces surface defects like cratering and pinholing
Controlled rheology – improves pigment wetting and spray atomization
Fast solvent release – enables rapid drying and high productivity
Good UV and thermal stability – suitable for clear and pigmented systems
Typical Applications:
Application CAB CAP
Automotive basecoats (metallic/pearlescent) ✓ Mainstream ✓ Alternative
Wood lacquers (non-yellowing) ✓ ✓
Plastic coatings (electronics, automotive interior) ✓ –
Flexographic & gravure printing inks ✓ ✓
Nail care cosmetics (suspension of pigments) ✓ –
Leather finishes – ✓
Product Specifications (available grades):
Butyryl / Propionyl content: 35–55% (CAB) / 35–48% (CAP)
Hydroxyl content: 1.0–1.5%
Viscosity (ASTM D1343): 0.5–20 seconds (various grades)
Glass transition temperature (Tg): 85–130°C
Packaging: customized packaging