Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA)

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.

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Description

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.

Applications / Use Cases

  • Dimer acids
  • Alkyd resins
  • PVC stabilizers
  • Synthetic lubricant polyamides
  • Fuel additives, including diesel applications
  • Oilfield chemicals
  • Metalworking fluids
  • Liquid cleaners
  • Textile chemicals
  • Construction chemicals
  • Rubber and tire formulations
  • Metallic stabilizers
  • Ore flotation agents
  • Fatty acid derivatives

Synonyms / Alternate Names

  • Tall oil fatty acids
  • Liquid rosin
  • Tallol

CAS Number: 61790-12-3

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