Triacetin is glyceryl triacetate, used as a solvent, carrier and plasticiser. Its applications include flavour systems, pharmaceutical excipients, cosmetics and cellulose-based plastics. It also acts as a fixative in perfumery and a plasticiser for cellulose in cigarette filters. It is a clear, colourless liquid. The catalogue lists food, pharmaceutical, USP, cosmetic and technical grades in 200 kg steel drums, 1000 kg IBCs and ISO tanks. Food use as E 1518 is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions. Pharmaceutical use requires the applicable pharmacopoeia grade.