Description

Fatty Acids, Tall-Oil, Polymers With Maleic Anhydride, Pentaerythritol, Phthalic Anhydride And Rosin is a complex, high-performance polymeric resin derived from renewable tall oil fatty acids. This compound matters for its unique combination of properties, including excellent adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance, which are engineered through its specific multi-component synthesis. It is primarily needed by formulators in the coatings, adhesives, and ink industries seeking to enhance the durability and performance of their products with specialized resin technology.

Application

• Industrial Coatings Binder: Used as a key resin in alkyd formulations for protective marine, maintenance, and architectural paints, providing excellent gloss retention and weatherability.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulation: Serves as a tackifying and reinforcing agent in hot-melt, pressure-sensitive, and structural adhesives, improving bond strength and cohesion.
• Printing Ink Resin: Acts as a hard resin component in gravure and flexographic inks, contributing to print gloss, rub resistance, and pigment wetting.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a modifier in other polymer systems to enhance specific characteristics like flexibility, adhesion to difficult substrates, or compatibility.
• Varnish and Overprint Varnish (OPV): Utilized in the production of high-gloss, protective varnishes for wood, paper, and packaging applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Tall-Oil, Polymers With Maleic Anhydride, Pentaerythritol, Phthalic Anhydride And Rosin
CAS No.	68038-30-2
Molecular Formula	Complex Polymer - Not Applicable
Molecular Weight	Varies by grade and polymerization degree
Synonyms	Tall oil fatty acid-maleic anhydride-pentaerythritol-phthalic anhydride-rosin polymer; Rosin-modified maleic resin; Tall oil alkyd resin; TOFA-MA-PE-PA-Rosin copolymer; Poly(tall oil fatty acid-co-maleic anhydride-co-pentaerythritol-co-phthalic anhydride-co-rosin); Alkyd resin based on tall oil; Modified tall oil resin; Printing ink resin 68038-30-2
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Quality Control

Our production of this specialized resin adheres to strict batch-to-batch consistency protocols. Quality is monitored through key parameters including acid value, viscosity, color, and softening point to ensure it meets the precise requirements of your formulation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee performance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere or with minimal headspace after opening to prevent skinning and property degradation. Keep away from heat sources and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to amber solid or viscous liquid
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	10 - 30
Softening Point (Ring & Ball, °C)	80 - 120
Viscosity (Gardner-Holdt)	Z2 - Z6
Color (Gardner)	≤ 12

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