CAB 381-20

Eastman Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB-381-20) is a cellulose ester with medium butyryl content and high ASTM(A) viscosity. Other than a higher viscosity and higher molecular weight, this cellulose ester shares the same general characteristics as CAB-381-0.1 and CAB-381-0.5. CAB-381-20 offers a combination of solubility and compatibility, moisture resistance, excellent surface hardness and good film strength. When CAB-381-20 is dissolved in appropriate solvents a clear, colorless solution is produced. CAB-381-20 is supplied as a dry, free-flowing powder. Eastman CAB-381-20 is based on cellulose, one of the most abundant natural renewable resources. The calculated approximate bio-content value of 41% for Eastman CAB-381-20 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.