Also known as: TOFA, distilled tall oil fatty acid
CAS 61790-12-3Enquire for availability
Tall Oil Fatty Acid is a renewable fatty acid stream from kraft pulping, used across coatings and chemistry, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
61790-12-3
Grade
Distilled grade, rosin content < 2%
Packing
180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our specialty chemicals range, Tall Oil Fatty Acid is a renewable fatty acid stream from kraft pulping, used across coatings and chemistry. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as amber to dark amber viscous liquid with a characteristic odour, in distilled grade, rosin content < 2%, with an assay of fatty acid 95% min. The CAS number is 61790-12-3.
Applications of Tall Oil Fatty Acid
Common uses in production:
Alkyd resin manufacture for paints and coatings
Dimer acid and polyamide resin production
Flotation collector in mineral processing
Corrosion inhibitor and lubricant additive
Soap, detergent and metalworking fluid formulation
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, dry store away from heat and oxidisers. Shelf life is 12 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Tall Oil Fatty Acid
CAS No.
61790-12-3
Appearance
Amber to dark amber viscous liquid with a characteristic odour
Grade
Distilled grade, rosin content < 2%
Purity / Assay
Fatty acid 95% min
Fatty acid content
95% min
Rosin acid
2.0% max
Acid value
190–198 mg KOH/g
Iodine value
125–140
Colour (Gardner)
5 max
Packing
180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, dry store away from heat and oxidisers
Shelf life
12 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Alkyd resin manufacture for paints and coatings
Dimer acid and polyamide resin production
Flotation collector in mineral processing
Corrosion inhibitor and lubricant additive
Soap, detergent and metalworking fluid formulation
What packing is Tall Oil Fatty Acid supplied in?
Tall Oil Fatty Acid is supplied in 180 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Tall Oil Fatty Acid do you stock?
We supply distilled grade, rosin content < 2%. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Tall Oil Fatty Acid outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
