Azelis offers sustainable alternatives to tall oil fatty acids
As global supply chains tighten and the cost and availability of tall oil fatty acids (TOFA) become increasingly unpredictable, seeking reliable alternatives has become essential for operational stability and long‑term growth. Dependence on a single, volatile raw material exposes manufacturers to price swings, constrained supply, and sustainability pressures that can disrupt production and erode margins. Modern resin technologies, such as Resinall’s TOFA‑replacement solutions, offer a more consistent and cost‑effective path by delivering comparable or superior performance with improved supply security.
For businesses aiming to enhance resilience, reduce risk, and future‑proof their formulations, we are happy to offer the R-6000 product line from Resinall, an Ergon company. These high-performance, vegetable-based alternatives to tall oil fatty acids (TOFA) are designed specifically for use in metalworking fluid formulations, including soluble oils and semi-synthetics.
This bio-based line of products offers formulators a sustainable, domestically sourced, and performance-driven alternative to traditional TOFA without compromising on lubrication, corrosion protection, or fluid stability.
A vegetable-based alternative to tall oil fatty acid (TOFA) with Resinall’s R-6000 Azelis supports formulators in creating high-performance, sustainable solutions with benefits such as:
• Renewable, U.S.-sourced, vegetable-based content
• Easy integration into existing formulations
• Reduced reliance on volatile tall oil supply chains
Key benefits of these vegetable-Based TOFA alternatives include:
✅ Sustainability: Derived from vegetables
✅ Supply Security: Reduces reliance on tall oil, subject to volatility and regional constraints
✅ Performance: Comparable lubricity, emulsification, and corrosion resistance to TOFA
✅ Formulator Flexibility: Easily integrated into existing metalworking fluid systems
✅ Purposeful Formulation: Rosin content can be tailored to specific applications and needs.
✅ Supply Security: Reduces reliance on tall oil, subject to volatility and regional constraints
✅ Performance: Comparable lubricity, emulsification, and corrosion resistance to TOFA
✅ Formulator Flexibility: Easily integrated into existing metalworking fluid systems
✅ Purposeful Formulation: Rosin content can be tailored to specific applications and needs.
R-6000 product Line from Resinall, an Ergon company
Resinall’s R-6000 Series are 100% free fatty acids designed to mimic the fatty acid profile and emulsification power of tall oil fatty acids, while maintaining rosin content and without being tied to an inelastic raw material (crude tall oil). These products help to minimize the business risks of fluctuations to costs and availability of raw materials.
The R-6000 line products are a blend of vegetable-based fatty acids with rosin acids designed for use in metalworking and lubricant applications.
We have the following grades available:
The R-6000 line products are a blend of vegetable-based fatty acids with rosin acids designed for use in metalworking and lubricant applications.
We have the following grades available:
These products offer formulators a sustainable, domestically sourced, and performance-driven alternative to traditional TOFA (tall oil fatty acids) without compromising on lubrication, corrosion protection, or fluid stability.
With 50 years’ experience, Resinall delivers innovative solutions to support ever-changing needs within the specialty chemicals industry. As global demand grows for renewable and environmentally responsible materials, the R-6000 vegetable-derived solution addresses both performance and sustainability needs.
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