Oleochemicals & Bio-based Chemicals

As industries move away from petroleum-derived feedstocks, tall oil fatty acid (TOFA, CAS 61790-12-3) has emerged as one of the most practical renewable building blocks available at scale. It is a by-product of the kraft pulping of pine — no dedicated farmland, no food-vs-fuel competition — and it replaces fossil and palm-derived fatty acids in […]

Tall oil fatty acid (TOFA, CAS 61790-12-3) is a quiet workhorse of the lubricant industry. Its esters and soaps appear in metalworking fluids, grease, rolling oils and lubricant additives — where its unsaturated fatty acid chemistry and low cost make it a preferred bio-based feedstock. This article looks at how TOFA is used in lubricants

Alkyd resins are the backbone of the paint and coating industry, and tall oil fatty acid (TOFA, CAS 61790-12-3) is one of their most important raw materials. Its unsaturated C18 fatty acids provide the drying behavior that gives alkyd coatings their durability, gloss and recoatability. This article explains how TOFA is used in alkyd resins

Tall oil fatty acid (TOFA, CAS 61790-12-3) is not a single product — it is a family of grades defined mainly by acid value and rosin content. Buyers who specify “TOFA” without a grade often end up with the wrong product for their application. This guide explains the key specifications, what they mean, and how