Tall Oil Fatty Acid, commonly referred to as TOFA, is a fatty acid mixture derived from crude tall oil and used as a raw material and chemical intermediate across a wide range of industrial applications.
TOFA is typically sold in liquid bulk, but is also available in totes (IBC tanks), and drums. Special packaging is available on request. Contact us (401) 423-3100 or request a quote.
Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA), also known as liquid rosin or tallol, is a viscous, yellow to dark-colored liquid produced through the vacuum distillation of crude tall oil. Crude tall oil is a by-product generated during the pulping of pine trees. TOFA is part of the oleic acid product family and is supplied for use both in raw form and as a precursor for downstream chemical synthesis.
Tall oil fatty acids are used to produce a broad range of derivative products, including dimer acids, alkyd resins, PVC stabilizers, synthetic lubricant polyamides, and various oilfield and specialty chemical formulations. Certain grades, including low-sulfur TOFA, are specified for fuel-related applications such as diesel fuel additives.
Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) is a fatty acid mixture derived from crude tall oil, a by-product of pine tree pulping. It is produced through vacuum distillation and appears as a viscous, yellow to dark-colored liquid. TOFA is also known as liquid rosin or tallol and carries the CAS number 61790-12-3.
TOFA is a versatile industrial chemical intermediate used to produce dimer acids, alkyd resins, PVC stabilizers, and synthetic lubricant polyamides. It is also used in fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, metalworking fluids, liquid cleaners, textile chemicals, construction chemicals, rubber and tire formulations, and ore flotation agents.
TOFA is used across coatings and resins, plastics, lubricants, fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, metalworking fluids, rubber and tire manufacturing, and specialty chemical formulations.
The CAS number for Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) is 61790-12-3.
Yes. TOFA is considered bio-based because it originates as a by-product of the kraft pulping process used to process pine wood, making it an attractive option for manufacturers seeking sustainably sourced chemical intermediates.
Crude tall oil is the raw by-product collected during pine pulping. TOFA is a refined fraction obtained through vacuum distillation of crude tall oil, which separates the fatty acids from rosin acids and unsaponifiables to produce a higher-purity chemical intermediate.
Multiple grades of TOFA are available depending on the application. Low-sulfur TOFA grades are specifically available for fuel-related applications such as diesel fuel additives, where sulfur content specifications are critical.
TOFA is typically sold in liquid bulk and is also available in totes (IBC tanks) and drums. Special packaging is available on request. Contact The Chemical Company at (401) 423-3100 or submit a quote request for specific volume and packaging needs.
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