Description

Potassium Octyl Sulphate is a versatile anionic surfactant derived from octyl alcohol. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and foaming properties in aqueous systems. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors who require a mild, water-soluble surfactant with good electrolyte compatibility. Its potassium salt form offers advantages in solubility and compatibility over other counterions.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a primary or secondary surfactant in mild shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and bubble baths due to its gentle nature and good foaming profile.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Acts as a wetting agent and emulsifier in liquid soaps, hard surface cleaners, and degreasers, particularly in formulations requiring high electrolyte tolerance.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as a wetting and spreading agent in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve coverage and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a wetting agent and detergent in scouring, dyeing, and finishing baths for natural and synthetic fibers.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an anionic emulsifier in the production of synthetic latexes for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
• Metal Working Fluids: Used in formulations for its emulsifying and cleaning properties to help suspend oils and particulates.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Potassium Octyl Sulphate
CAS No.	30862-33-0
Molecular Formula	C8H17KO4S
Molecular Weight	248.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Octyl Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Monooctyl Ester, Potassium Salt; Octyl Potassium Sulfate; Potassium n-Octyl Sulfate; Capryl Potassium Sulfate; Octanol Sulfated, Potassium Salt; Potassium Caprylyl Sulfate
EINECS	250-349-0

Quality Control

Our Potassium Octyl Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, pH, and moisture content is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under recommended storage conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow liquid
Assay (by Titration)	Min. 35% (aqueous solution)
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.5
Water Content	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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