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Altapyne® M-38 is a tall oil fatty acid based (TOFA based) co-emulsifier made of approximately 40% rosin acid content and fatty acids. It helps improve quality in fatty acid applications where high rosin content enhances product performance in metalworking fluids.
Altapyne® M-38 is an excellent Distilled Tall Oil (DTO) co-emulsifier which helps enhance the performance of metal working fluids. Altapyne® M-38 is available globally.
Acid values, minimum (mg KOH/g) 177
Color, maximum (Gardner) 9
Rosin content, maximum (%) 42
Primary Chemistry:
Distilled Tall Oil (DTO)
Poor Emulsion Stability
Excessive foam in formulation
Bacterial contamination
Water-based metalworking fluid formulations
Emulsifiable oils
Semi-synthetic metalworking fluid
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