Tall Oil Fatty Acids 180 (TOFA)
CAS 61790-12-3
Mining Flotation · Bitumen and Asphalt Modification · Industrial Soap Production
- Acid value
- min 180
- Iodine value
- min 150
- Resin acid content
- max 3
- Unsaponifiables
- max 6
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber to dark amber-coloured liquid | — |
| Acid value | min 180 | ASTM D1980 |
| Iodine value | min 150 | ASTM D5768 |
| Resin acid content | max 3 | ASTM D1240 |
| Unsaponifiables | max 6 | ASTM D1065 |
Detailed application areas
Flotation reagents for mineral processing, Bitumen and asphalt modification, Production of industrial soap and cleaning products, Rubber processing and compound preparation, Adhesive and filler formulations, Metalworking fluid and cutting oil production, Fuel blend and combustion additive production, Industrial resin and binder production, Briquette and pellet binder applications
- Flotation reagents for mineral processing
- Bitumen and asphalt modification
- Production of industrial soap and cleaning products
- Rubber processing and compound preparation
- Adhesive and filler formulations
- Metalworking fluid and cutting oil production
- Fuel blend and combustion additive production
- Industrial resin and binder production
- Briquette and pellet binder applications
Use Cases
- Mining Flotation
- Bitumen and Asphalt Modification
- Industrial Soap Production
- Rubber Processing
- Metal Cutting Fluids
- Resin and Binder Production
Packaging & storage
Packaging
ISO Tank containers 20-24 MT net. Bulk liquid shipment in carbon steel or stainless steel tanks.
Storage
Store in closed tanks at 20-40°C. Avoid direct sunlight and low-humidity environments. Preferred tank material: carbon or stainless steel.
Shelf Life
12 months; extendable to 24 months with quality control testing
Documents
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Product Information
Tall Oil Fatty Acids 180 (TOFA) (Karma karışım (ağırlıklı olarak C18 yağ asitleri)) is an industrial product in the bio-based products category, used in Mining Flotation, Bitumen and Asphalt Modification. Typical specifications: Appearance: Amber to dark amber-coloured liquid; Acid value 180; Iodine value 150. KORKİMYA supplies Tall Oil Fatty Acids 180 (TOFA) in ISO Tank containers 20-24 MT net. Bulk liquid shipment in carbon steel or stainless steel tanks.. Shelf life: 12 months; extendable to 24 months with quality control testing.
Flotation reagents for mineral processing, Bitumen and asphalt modification, Production of industrial soap and cleaning products, Rubber processing and compound preparation, Adhesive and filler formulations, Metalworking fluid and cutting oil production, Fuel blend and combustion additive production, Industrial resin and binder production, Briquette and pellet binder applications
- Formula
- Karma karışım (ağırlıklı olarak C18 yağ asitleri)
- CAS
- 61790-12-3
- Category
- Bio-Based Products
Synonyms
Test Methods
ASTM D1980 · ASTM D5768 · ASTM D1240 · ASTM D1065
Key features
Why this product?
- Acid value min 180 (ASTM D1980)
- Iodine value min 150 (ASTM D5768)
- Rosin acid content max 3% (ASTM D1240)
- Unsaponifiables max 6% (ASTM D1065)
- Packaging: ISO tank container 20-24 MT net, carbon or stainless steel tank
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between TOFA 180 and TOFA 185?
TOFA 180 has an acid value of min 180, a rosin acid content of max 3% and unsaponifiables of max 6%; it is an amber to dark amber liquid. TOFA 185 is a tighter grade with an acid value of min 185, rosin acid max 2% and unsaponifiables max 4%, and a lighter colour. Where colour and rosin acid tolerance are wider - flotation, asphalt and industrial soap - TOFA 180 is the sufficient and more economical choice.
What does a rosin acid content of max 3% mean in practice?
Rosin acids are the abietic-type acids left after tall oil distillation and are measured by ASTM D1240. In TOFA 180 they are capped at max 3%, which suits flotation reagents, bitumen and asphalt modification, industrial soap and binder production. For alkyd resin or printing ink work that needs a lighter colour and lower rosin acid, choose TOFA 185.
Why does the iodine value of min 150 matter?
The iodine value (ASTM D5768) indicates the degree of unsaturation. A min 150 level keeps reactivity predictable from lot to lot in resin, binder and fuel additive applications that rely on drying, oxidative crosslinking or dimerisation. The max 6% unsaponifiables limit also caps the share of non-reactive components.
How is TOFA 180 packaged and what documentation comes with it?
It ships as bulk liquid in 20-24 MT net ISO tank containers, in carbon steel or stainless steel tanks. Storage is recommended in closed tanks at 20-40°C; shelf life is 12 months and can be extended to 24 months with quality control testing. The product is KKDİK registered and comes with a Turkish Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and a certificate of analysis (CoA) per lot. A sample is available from KORKİMYA for lab validation.
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