Bio-based products and tall oil derivatives
Guides on the tall oil value chain: CTO, TOFA (180/185), distilled tall oil and the Ecosky-3103 bio-based rubber process oil — definitions, applications and sustainable supply.
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What is TOFA 185 and how is it used in alkyd resin production?TOFA 185 (Tall Oil Fatty Acids 185) is a high-purity tall oil fatty acid with a min. acid value of 185 mg KOH/g, max. 2% rosin acid and a light yellow–amber color. We explain its role in alkyd resin chemistry and why low color and high purity matter.TOFA 185 vs TOFA 180: which tall oil fatty acid grade should you choose?TOFA 185 offers higher purity, lighter color and lower rosin acid (max. 2%); TOFA 180 is more economical for rosin-tolerant applications. We compare the specifications and selection criteria of the two grades.TOFA 185 in dimer acid and polyamide productionThe unsaturation of TOFA 185 (min. iodine value 150) lets two fatty acid molecules join into dimer acid, which in turn is the building block of polyamide resins and hot-melt adhesives. We explain this chain and why the purity of TOFA 185 matters.What is TOFA 180 and why is it preferred in mining flotation?TOFA 180 (Tall Oil Fatty Acids 180) is a fatty-acid feedstock with an acid value of min. 180 mg KOH/g and a high tolerance for rosin and unsaponifiables. We explain how it works as an anionic collector in flotation and why it is an economical choice.Bitumen/asphalt modification and road emulsifiers with TOFA 180TOFA 180 is a fatty-acid feedstock used to make asphalt anti-stripping agents and bitumen-emulsion emulsifiers. We explain its role in hot- and cold-mix road applications.Industrial soap and metal cutting fluids with TOFA 180Saponified with an alkali, TOFA 180 is used in industrial soap production and as a lubricating, emulsifying and corrosion-inhibiting component in metalworking/cutting fluids. We explain saponification, emulsion and dilution.Ecosky-3103 vs TDAE: carbon footprint and performance comparisonEcosky-3103 is a carbon-negative rubber process oil made from tall oil derivatives and a drop-in replacement for TDAE. We compare the two on carbon footprint, bio-based content, REACH/EUDR status and technical equivalence.Ecosky-3103 dosage and formulation guide for rubber compoundsPractical dosage (phr) ranges, carbon black/silica dispersion, viscosity effect and cure notes for using Ecosky-3103 as an extender oil and plasticiser in tyre and technical rubber compounds.Ecosky-3103 and EUDR/REACH compliance: sustainable rubber sourcingEcosky-3103 is a REACH-registered, out-of-EUDR-scope rubber process oil made from tall oil derivatives. We explain the forest by-product feedstock, the EUDR out-of-scope rationale, REACH registration and the decarbonisation narrative.Tall oil value chain: from CTO to TOFA and process oilThe tall oil value chain starts from crude tall oil (CTO) and, through distillation, splits into TOFA, distilled tall oil (DTO), rosin, pitch and bio-based process oil. This guide maps the whole chain and links every product from a sourcing perspective.