Cellulose Acetate Butyrate ‘CAB(CAB Butyrate)
CAB Butyrate, also known as Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, is a high-performance thermoplastic material engineered to provide an excellent balance of optical clarity, impact resistance, weatherability, and dimensional stability. Its unique combination of physical and aesthetic properties makes it a preferred choice for industrial, commercial, display, and outdoor applications requiring long-term durability and visual appeal.
One of the primary advantages of CAB Butyrate is its outstanding optical clarity. The material offers excellent light transmission and transparency, making it suitable for display panels, protective covers, instrument windows, and visual communication applications.
CAB Butyrate exhibits superior weather resistance compared to many standard plastics. Its excellent UV stability helps reduce yellowing, cracking, and degradation caused by prolonged outdoor exposure, making it highly suitable for signage and exterior applications.
The material also provides good impact strength and toughness, allowing fabricated components to withstand handling, transportation, and daily operational stresses while maintaining structural integrity.
Another key benefit of CAB Butyrate is its excellent dimensional stability and low moisture absorption. These properties help ensure consistent product performance and maintain precise dimensions in varying environmental conditions.
CAB Butyrate is easy to fabricate, machine, cut, drill, thermoform, and print. Its smooth surface finish supports high-quality graphics, painting, and decorative applications, making it popular across multiple industries.
Industries including signage manufacturing, retail displays, aerospace, industrial fabrication, packaging, point-of-purchase displays, architectural applications, instrumentation, and commercial graphics rely on CAB Butyrate for dependable performance and long-lasting appearance.
What is Cellulose Acetate Butyrate ‘CAB'(CAB Butyrate)?
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate ‘CAB'(CAB Butyrate), is available in thin gauges from .0075′ to .187′. Stocked in clear and several colors, Butyrate is easily screen printed or hot stamped. With the added features of ease of fabrication and thermoformability, Butyrate is ideal in applications such as point of purchase displays, appliance decorations, and signage. Conversion into custom blanks or slit to width rolls is available.