Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Eastman CAB 553-0.4 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Eastman CAB 553-0.4 is a high-performance cellulose acetate butyrate resin from Eastman’s CAB series—offering excellent clarity, toughness, and UV resistance. It features low viscosity (0.4 dL/g in acetone), fast drying, and superior compatibility with acrylics, vinyls, and plasticizers. Widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and automotive clearcoats for outstanding gloss and durability.
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  • eastman cab 553 0.4 cellulose acetate butyrate_189e2797

Features Of Eastman CAB 553-0.4 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

  1. Excellent clarity and gloss retention in transparent coatings and films.

  2. Good compatibility with a wide range of resins, plasticizers, and pigments.

  3. Low moisture absorption compared to cellulose acetate, enhancing dimensional stability.

  4. Superior toughness, flexibility, and impact resistance at low temperatures.

  5. Easy processability via solvent-based coating, extrusion, and injection molding techniques.

Typical Applications Of Eastman CAB 553-0.4 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

  1. Automotive interior trim coatings for soft-touch and scratch-resistant finishes.

  2. Protective overcoats for flexible packaging laminates and decorative films.

  3. Binders and film formers in industrial wood and metal coatings.

  4. Base resin for specialty inks, including gravure and flexographic printing inks.

  5. Components in medical device housings requiring biocompatibility support and sterilization stability.

Specifications Of Eastman CAB 553-0.4 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Chemical TypeCellulose acetate butyrate (CAB)
Product FormWhite to off-white granular solid
AppearanceFree-flowing pellets or granules
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, inks, films, and thermoplastic compounds
Key FeaturesLow Tg (~10–12 °C), high butyryl content, medium molecular weight
BenefitsEnhanced flexibility, improved weatherability, and reduced brittleness
SolubilitySoluble in common organic solvents (e.g., ethyl acetate, MEK, toluene, acetone)
Regulatory StatusComplies with FDA 21 CFR §175.300 for indirect food contact coatings


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