Description

Potassium Octylbenzenesulphonate is a potassium salt of an alkylbenzene sulfonate surfactant. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties in aqueous systems. It is a critical raw material for formulators in industries such as agrochemicals, industrial cleaning, and textile processing. Its anionic nature provides compatibility with a wide range of other formulation components.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key wetting agent and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates and wettable powders (WP).
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaning formulations, and floor cleaners for its robust surfactant properties.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a scouring agent, wetting agent, and dye leveling assistant in various textile manufacturing steps.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Functions as an anionic emulsifier in the production of synthetic rubbers, latex paints, and polymer dispersions.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in drilling mud formulations and as a component in demulsifiers for crude oil processing.
• Leather Processing: Used in beamhouse operations for wetting and degreasing hides and skins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Octylbenzenesulphonate
CAS No.	52286-56-3
Molecular Formula	C14H21KO3S
Molecular Weight	308.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Octylbenzenesulfonate; 1-Octylbenzenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Benzenesulfonic Acid, Octyl-, Potassium Salt; Octylbenzene Sulfonate Potassium Salt; Potassium Octyl Benzene Sulfonate; ABS-K (Alkylbenzene Sulfonate, Potassium Salt); p-Octylbenzenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt
EINECS	257-843-4

Quality Control

Our Potassium Octylbenzenesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent performance and meets the specifications agreed upon with our customers. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and key physical-chemical parameters is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 95%
Water Content	Max. 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Sulfate (as SO4)	Max. 0.5%

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