Description

Tall-Oil Pitch, Potassium Salt is a specialized chemical derivative of tall oil pitch, a by-product of the kraft pulping process, where it has been reacted with potassium hydroxide. This product matters for its role as a versatile, water-soluble surfactant and emulsifying agent derived from a renewable resource. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the industrial surfactant, asphalt emulsion, and agrochemical formulation sectors seeking cost-effective and biodegradable performance additives.

Application

• Asphalt Emulsifiers: A key component in the formulation of cationic and anionic asphalt emulsions for road construction and maintenance.
• Industrial Surfactants: Acts as a wetting, dispersing, or emulsifying agent in various cleaning formulations, degreasers, and process chemicals.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spray droplet adhesion, spreading, and overall efficacy on plant surfaces.
• Ore Flotation: Employed as a collector or frothing agent in the mineral processing industry for the separation of specific ores.
• Foundry Sand Binders: Serves as a core binder component in sand casting processes within the metalworking industry.
• Rubber Processing: Functions as a tackifier, processing aid, or dispersing agent in the production of various rubber compounds.
• Ink & Coating Additives: Used to modify rheological properties and improve pigment dispersion in certain industrial coatings and printing inks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tall-Oil Pitch, Potassium Salt
CAS No.	168109-75-9
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Potassium Tall Oil Pitch; Tall Oil Pitch Soap; Potassium Salt of Tall Oil Pitch; TOFA Pitch, Potassium Salt; Tall Oil Pitch Fatty Acids, Potassium Salts; Tall Oil Pitch Soap Lye; TOR Potassium Soap; Disproportionated Tall Oil Pitch, Potassium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tall-Oil Pitch, Potassium Salt is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure consistent performance characteristics such as saponification value, acid number, and solids content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperatures (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown viscous liquid to paste
Solids Content	≥ 70%
pH (10% solution)	9.0 - 11.5
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 15
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Viscosity	Contact for details
Water Content	≤ 30%

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