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

Eastman CAB CAB-171-15NF Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Eastman CAB-171-15NF is a high-performance cellulose acetate butyrate resin from Eastman’s CAB series, offering excellent clarity, toughness, and solvent resistance. It provides superior adhesion to diverse substrates, low moisture absorption, and outstanding UV stability—ideal for automotive coatings, inks, and protective films.
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Features Of Eastman CAB CAB-171-15NF Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

  1. Excellent compatibility with a broad range of resins, plasticizers, and pigments for versatile formulation flexibility.

  2. Good film-forming capability with balanced toughness, clarity, and surface hardness.

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

  4. Improved solubility in common organic solvents including ketones, esters, and aromatic hydrocarbons.

  5. Thermoplastic processability suitable for extrusion, injection molding, and solution coating applications.

Typical Applications Of Eastman CAB CAB-171-15NF Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

  1. Automotive interior trim components requiring gloss retention and scratch resistance.

  2. Consumer electronics housings and decorative overlays demanding optical clarity and paint adhesion.

  3. Industrial coatings for metal and plastic substrates where chemical resistance and flexibility are critical.

  4. Overprint varnishes and protective topcoats for flexible packaging and premium labels.

  5. 3D printing filament matrices requiring thermal stability and low warpage during processing.

Specifications Of Eastman CAB CAB-171-15NF Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Chemical TypeCellulose acetate butyrate (CAB)
Product FormFree-flowing granular solid
AppearanceWhite to off-white pellets
Butyryl Content (wt%)Approx. 15–18%
Acetyl Content (wt%)Approx. 16–19%
Hydroxyl Content (wt%)Approx. 2.5–4.0%
Viscosity (10% w/w in 3:7 acetone/toluene, 25°C)Approx. 15–17 cP
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, thermoplastics, inks, and specialty films


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