Description

Potassium (C16-18)Alkyl Ether Sulfate is a high-performance anionic surfactant derived from fatty alcohol ethoxylates, prized for its excellent foaming, wetting, and emulsifying properties, even in hard water. This compound is a critical ingredient for formulators seeking superior mildness and skin compatibility in rinse-off products. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors who require a reliable, high-quality surfactant base.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Primary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers where mildness and rich lather are key.
• Home & Institutional Cleaning: Core component in liquid dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners, and floor care products for effective degreasing.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in vehicle wash systems, food processing plant cleaners, and dairy detergents.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and scouring aid in various processing baths.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adherence.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an emulsifier in the production of synthetic latexes, such as acrylics and styrene-butadiene.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium (C16-18)Alkyl Ether Sulfate
CAS No.	103818-96-8
Molecular Formula	Typically CnH2n+1(OCH2CH2)mOSO3K (n=16-18)
Molecular Weight	Varies by ethoxylation degree (m). Contact for details.
Synonyms	Potassium Laureth Sulfate (C16-18); PEG- (1-4) C16-18 Alcohol Sulfate, Potassium Salt; Potassium C16-18 Alkyl Ether Sulfate; AES-K; Sulfuric Acid, Mono(C16-18-Alkyl) Ether, Potassium Salt; Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulfate, Potassium Salt; Potassium Alcohol Ether Sulfate
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our Potassium (C16-18)Alkyl Ether Sulfate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in active matter content, pH, viscosity, and color. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to hazy viscous liquid
Active Matter	25 - 28 %
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.5
Viscosity	Contact for details
Color (Gardner)	≤ 2
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Units (m)	1 - 4 (Typical)
Unreacted Alcohol	≤ 2.0 %
Inorganic Salts (as Na2SO4)	≤ 3.0 %

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