Hydrogenated tallow fatty acids

Hydrogenated tallow fatty acids (CAS 61790-38-3) are derived from animal tallow through catalytic hydrogenation, yielding a saturated fatty acid mixture dominated by stearic and palmitic acid fractions.

Where is Hydrogenated tallow fatty acids used?

• Personal care: emulsifier and consistency agent in creams, lotions and bar soap
• Textile and leather processing: lubricant and softening agent that reduces friction during fiber processing and leather finishing
• Metalworking and lubricants: greases, drawing compounds and cutting fluids for controlled slip and load-bearing performance
• Coatings and adhesives: dispersing and rheology-modifying agent that improves pigment wetting
• Hydrogenation converts unsaturated bonds to deliver a more stable, solid-to-semi-solid acid profile.

Good to know: Iodine value and acid value are key quality parameters defining saturation level and fatty acid content.

Commercial specifications

• Traded in 25 kg bags or bulk quantities depending on grade