Description

Potassium Isethionate is the potassium salt of isethionic acid, a versatile and highly water-soluble organic compound. It serves as a key intermediate and functional ingredient valued for its surfactant properties, mildness, and excellent solubility profile. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, detergent, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-performance, skin-friendly components for their formulations.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A primary ingredient in mild syndet (synthetic detergent) bars and cleansing products, providing a rich lather and gentle cleansing action suitable for sensitive skin.
• Hair Care Formulations: Used in shampoos and conditioners as a surfactant and viscosity modifier, contributing to smooth texture and manageability.
• Detergent & Cleaning Agents: Functions as an anionic surfactant and hydrotrope in liquid and powder detergents, enhancing solubility and stability of other components.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Surfactants: Employed in textile processing, agrochemical formulations, and other industrial applications requiring effective wetting and dispersing agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Isethionate
CAS No.	1561-99-5
Molecular Formula	C2H5KO4S
Molecular Weight	164.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-Hydroxyethanesulfonate; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt; Isethionic acid potassium salt; 2-Hydroxyethanesulfonic acid potassium salt; Potassium hydroxyethyl sulfonate; KOPS (abbreviation); CAS 1561-99-5
EINECS	216-343-6

Quality Control

Our Potassium Isethionate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance with your requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms

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