Description

Tallow CAS NO 129521-65-9 is a rendered form of animal fat, primarily derived from beef or mutton, consisting of a complex mixture of triglycerides. It serves as a versatile and cost-effective raw material for numerous industrial processes, valued for its lubricating properties and chemical reactivity. This product is essential for manufacturers in the oleochemical, soap, biodiesel, and lubricant industries seeking a reliable and sustainable fat source.

Application

• Oleochemical Production: A key feedstock for the manufacture of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and glycerol through hydrolysis or transesterification.
• Soap and Detergent Manufacturing: Used as a primary saponifiable fat in the production of traditional bar soaps and industrial cleaning agents.
• Biodiesel Feedstock: Converted into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) via transesterification to produce renewable diesel fuel.
• Lubricants and Greases: Provides a natural base for formulating biodegradable lubricants, metalworking fluids, and greases.
• Animal Feed Supplement: Used as a high-energy fat source in feed formulations for livestock and poultry.
• Technical Grade Applications: Employed in the production of leather conditioners, mold release agents, and rust preventatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tallow
CAS No.	129521-65-9
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture of triglycerides (C50H96O6 average)
Molecular Weight	~800 g/mol (average)
Synonyms	Beef Tallow; Mutton Tallow; Rendered Beef Fat; Adeps Bovis; Tallow Fat; Edible Tallow; Technical Tallow; Oleum Bovis; Prime Tallow; Fatty Acid Triglycerides (Animal Source)
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Quality Control

Our tallow is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and meets the requirements for various industrial applications. Key parameters such as free fatty acid (FFA) content, moisture, insoluble impurities, and fatty acid profile are routinely monitored. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, color, and other physical-chemical specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat sources and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen blanket) for long-term preservation to maintain quality and prevent rancidity. Ideal storage temperature is between 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow solid/fat
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Free Fatty Acid (as Oleic Acid)	< 3.0 %
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	< 0.5 %
Insoluble Impurities	< 0.1 %
Color (Lovibond)	< 2.0 Red
Melting Point	32 - 45 °C
Saponification Value	190 - 205 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	35 - 55 g I2/100g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.