Tall oil fatty acid, bio-based feedstocks and oleochemical application guides.
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
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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
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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
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Introduction to Itaconic Acid Itaconic acid (CAS 97-65-4), also called methylenesuccinic acid, is an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid that has become one of the most important bio-based platform chemicals. It is produced at commercial scale by fermentation of sugars using the mould Aspergillus terreus, and it is prized as a bio-based alternative to petroleum-derived monomers such
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What Is Thymol? Thymol, CAS 89-83-8, chemically 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, is a naturally occurring monoterpene phenol found in the essential oils of thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and related plants. It is a white crystalline solid with a strong, characteristic thyme-like aroma and well-known antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and it is used in oral care, flavours and fragrances, cosmetics,
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What Is L-Menthol? L-Menthol (also called Menthol Crystal or (-)-menthol), CAS 2216-51-5, is the naturally occurring levorotatory isomer of menthol – a cyclic monoterpene alcohol found in mint species such as Mentha piperita (peppermint) and Mentha arvensis (corn mint). It is a colourless, crystalline solid with a characteristic minty odour and a cooling sensory effect,