08. TALL OIL SUBSTITUTE
The use of tall oils can be found in fuel additives, alkyd resins, dimer acids, surfactants, soaps, cleaners, oilfield chemicals, lubricant esters, and metalworking fluids. Our KEITOL 2R, which contains high fatty acids yet low rosin acids and unsaponifiables, is intended to substitute TOFA (Tall Oil Fatty Acid), while our KEITOL 30LR can be used to substitute DTO (Distilled Tall Oil).
| Product | Type | Appearance | Color (Gardner) | Acid Value (mg KOH/gr) | Rosin Acid Content (%) | Application Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITOL / Tall Oil Fatty Acid | ||||||
| KEITOL 2R | Tall oil | Yellowish brown liquid | Max. 3 | Min. 191 | Max. 2 | Alkyd resins, Dimer acids, Polymers, Oilfield reagents, Mining, Surfactant |
| KEITOL / Distilled Tall Oil | ||||||
| KEITOL 30LR | Tall oil | Yellowish brown liquid | Max. 7 | Min. 191 | 28 – 32 | Metalworking fluids, Asphalt anti-striping, Oilfield chemicals, Varnishes, Alkyd resins, Soap & Cleaners |