Description

Potassium Tetradecyl Sulphate is a high-purity anionic surfactant derived from tetradecyl alcohol. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and foaming properties in aqueous systems. It serves as a critical raw material and functional additive for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used in topical preparations and medicated foams for its emulsifying and penetration-enhancing characteristics.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: A key component in heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and foam-based cleaning products.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a wetting and scouring agent to prepare fabrics for dyeing and finishing.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of synthetic latexes and polymers.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetradecyl Sulphate
CAS No.	13419-37-9
Molecular Formula	C14H29KO4S
Molecular Weight	332.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Myristyl Sulfate; Tetradecyl Potassium Sulfate; Myristyl Potassium Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Monotetradecyl Ester, Potassium Salt; Potassium Salt of Tetradecyl Sulfate; KTS; CAS 13419-37-9
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetradecyl Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your application requirements.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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