Description

Potassium 2-Hexyldecanoate is a potassium salt of a branched-chain fatty acid, valued for its surfactant and emulsifying properties. This compound is particularly significant as a versatile intermediate and functional additive in high-performance formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking effective, mild, and stable ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, and cleansing agent in facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a key component in detergent formulations, offering good wetting and emulsification for hard surface cleaners.
• Coatings & Inks: Functions as a dispersing agent and stabilizer in pigment preparations and resin systems.
• Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Used as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic fluid formulations.
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Employed as an internal or external lubricant and processing aid.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Utilized in fiber lubricants and softening agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-Hexyldecanoate
CAS No.	54439-51-9
Molecular Formula	C16H31KO2
Molecular Weight	294.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-hexyldecanoate; 2-Hexyldecanoic acid, potassium salt; Isooctadecanoic acid, potassium salt; Potassium isooctadecanoate; Luvigel® EM (potential trade name variant); Hexyldecanoic acid potassium salt; Guerbet acid C16, potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-Hexyldecanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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