Tall Oil Fatty Acid
Technical Specifications
Typical Product Specification
| Property | Typical / Commercial Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to amber liquid |
| Acid Value | Approx. 190–200 mg KOH/g |
| Fatty Acids | Typically ≥ 90% |
| Rosin Acids | Grade dependent |
| Unsaponifiables | Grade dependent |
| Moisture | Typically low |
| Iodine Value | Typically 120–160 g I₂/100 g |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble |
| Solubility | Soluble in many organic solvents |
The exact fatty-acid content, rosin-acid content, colour and iodine value should be based on the TOFA grade you're actually supplying, because these vary substantially between commercial grades.
Application & Dosage
Alkyd Resin Raw Material, Paint Resin Raw Material, Coating Raw Material, Lubricant Raw Material, Metalworking Fluid Raw Material, Corrosion Inhibitor Raw Material, Emulsifier Raw Material, Surfactant Raw Material, Oilfield Chemical Raw Material, Fatty Acid for Industrial Formulation
Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) used as an industrial raw material for alkyd resins, coatings, lubricants, metalworking fluids, soaps, surfactants, mining chemicals and oilfield formulations.
Tall oil fatty acid (TOFA) is a low cost unsaturated fatty acid (oleic acid) and is a source of low boiling point fatty acids widly used in synthetic lubricants industry. Which have light in color and low in rosin, is a consistent, cost-effective, source of liquid fatty acid.
Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) – Industrial Grade
Chemical Name: Tall Oil Fatty Acid
Common Name: TOFA
CAS No.: 61790-12-3
Form: Liquid
Appearance: Light yellow to amber liquid
Chemical Type: Mixture of unsaturated fatty acids
FEATURES AND BENEFITS :
- It has a low titer value, high acid value, and high flash point.
- It has excellent emulsifying properties.