Description

Potassium Oleate is the potassium salt of oleic acid, a versatile anionic surfactant and emulsifier. Its primary value lies in its excellent foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying properties, making it a key functional ingredient in various formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, household cleaning, and industrial lubricant sectors seeking a biodegradable and effective soap base.

Application

• Soap and Detergent Manufacturing: Acts as a primary soap base in liquid soaps, shaving creams, and industrial cleaners due to its superior lathering and grease-cutting abilities.
• Personal Care Products: Used as an emulsifier and surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for gentle yet effective cleansing.
• Textile and Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and degreasing agent in textile auxiliaries and leather treatment chemicals.
• Metalworking Fluids: Serves as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and drawing compounds for metal fabrication.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a wetting agent and spreader in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance coverage and efficacy.
• Latex and Polymer Stabilization: Acts as an anionic emulsifier in the production of synthetic rubber (e.g., SBR) and other polymer dispersions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Oleate
CAS No.	143-18-0
Molecular Formula	C18H33KO2
Molecular Weight	320.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Oleic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium cis-9-Octadecenoate; 9-Octadecenoic Acid (9Z)-, Potassium Salt; Potassium 9-Octadecenoate; Soap; Liquid Soap Base; Soft Soap
EINECS	205-590-5

Quality Control

Our Potassium Oleate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, acid value, and moisture content. Our production adheres to ISO 9001 standards, and the product can be supplied in grades suitable for cosmetic (following relevant cosmetic ingredient regulations) and industrial applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or performance degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid or soft paste
Assay (as Potassium Oleate)	Min. 90%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Moisture Content	Contact for details
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Identification (IR)	Complies

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