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Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA)
- Origin
- Finland
- CAS Number
- 61790-12-3
- HS Code
- 3823.13
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- Fatty acids derived from tall oil.
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- TOFA, Tall oil fatty acids
- Physical Form
- Liquid
- Concentration
- Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- White to off-white solid
- Drug Precursor Status
- Non-precursor
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Technical Document
Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) is derived from the natural byproducts of the Kraft pulping process. It is obtained through the fractionation and refining of tall oil, yielding fatty acids that serve as versatile building blocks. TOFA is typically a light to amber-colored liquid with excellent reactivity, stability, and compatibility with a wide range of resin systems. It finds extensive use in the manufacture of adhesives, coatings, printing inks, and other specialty chemicals, contributing to enhanced performance and durability in various formulations.
