Cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) is a semi-synthetic cellulose ester produced through the esterification of natural cellulose with acetic acid and propionic acid, combining bio-based origin with chemical stability and broad compatibility. Its high propionyl content, non-toxic nature, and tunable physical properties make it a valuable resin for solvent-borne inks, specialty coatings, and overprint varnishes. CAP delivers excellent pigment wetting, broad solubility in esters, ketones, and glycol ethers, and compatibility with a wide range of plasticizers and film-forming resins. It can also be used to produce flexible packaging coatings, optical films, cellulose acetate propionate plastics, and CAP membranes. Additionally, it is utilized in high-performance ink systems where clarity, flow, and durability are required.
Cellulose Acetate Propionate CAP-504-0.2 is a low-odor, low-color, free-flowing powder with 5.0% hydroxyl content, providing excellent crosslinking potential. It dissolves quickly, is water-tolerant, and resists souring. With a low viscosity (0.2 seconds) and 42.5% propionyl content, it forms a clear, colorless solution. It offers UV light resistance and strong adhesion to plastics. CAP-504-0.2 is widely used in coatings, printing inks, automotive (OEM, plastics, refinishing), lighting, non-food contact films, electronic hardware, paints, photographic films, polymer modification, and process additives, demonstrating broad industry applicability.
Cellulose Acetate Propionate CAP-482-20 is a white powder made from renewable cellulose. It has similar solubility and compatibility to CAP-482-0.5, but with higher viscosity. When dissolved in appropriate solvents, it forms a clear, colorless solution with great oil resistance and minimal odor. It is used in inks, varnishes, nail lacquers, automotive, industrial electronics, packaging films, lighting, LCD displays, paints, coatings, and textiles.
Our production facility was established in September 2014 with a registered capital of 50 million Chinese Yuan. The site covers an area of 54,500 square meters and holds certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and the EU REACH registration certificate. The annual production capacity for our Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB-381 and CAB-551) is 10,000 tons, while the capacity for Cellulose Acetate Propionate(CAP) and Cellulose Acetate (CA) is 6,000 tons.
Persisting on the operation concept of "Pursue honesty and quality at the same time, win hearts and profits together", the China AAB group’s people insist on the enterprise spirit of “environmental-friendly and continuous innovation, and dedicates service to all followers and customers around the world.” we have become long-term stable suppliers for many paint giants in the Europe, North American, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and other countries and regions.