Description

Fatty Acids, Tall-Oil, Dimers, Polymers With Tall-Oil Fatty Acids And Triethylenetetramine is a high-performance polyamide resin intermediate derived from renewable tall oil fatty acids. This compound is valued for its ability to impart flexibility, adhesion, and corrosion resistance in formulated products. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and ink industries seeking to enhance the performance and sustainability profile of their end products.

Application

• Corrosion Inhibiting Primers: A key reactive diluent and building block in high-solids and solvent-free epoxy curing agents for marine and industrial protective coatings.
• Flexible Adhesives & Sealants: Used in the synthesis of polyamide resins that provide excellent adhesion to various substrates and improved flexibility.
• Printing Inks: Serves as a resin modifier to enhance pigment wetting, gloss, and adhesion on non-porous surfaces like plastics and metals.
• Industrial Maintenance Coatings: Formulated into polyamide-based coatings for bridges, pipelines, and concrete floors due to its chemical resistance.
• Foundry Resins: Acts as a core binder component in cold-box and no-bake foundry processes for metal casting.
• Composite Materials: Utilized as a toughening agent in epoxy systems for fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Fatty Acids, Tall-Oil, Dimers, Polymers With Tall-Oil Fatty Acids And Triethylenetetramine
CAS No.	68915-18-4
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymeric Mixture)
Synonyms	Tall oil fatty acid polyamide resin; TETA polyamide resin; TOFA polyamide intermediate; Polyamide resin from tall oil fatty acids and triethylenetetramine; Dimer acid/TETA polyamide; Versamid®-type resin; Reactive polyamide curing agent; Triethylenetetramine tallate polymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this polyamide intermediate adheres to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Key parameters such as amine value, viscosity, and color are rigorously tested. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Viscous Amber Liquid
Amine Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Viscosity (at 25°C)	Contact for details
Color (Gardner)	≤ 12
Non-Volatile Matter	≥ 99%

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