Description

Potassium Hexyl Sulphate is a potassium salt of a C6 alkyl sulfate surfactant. This compound is valued for its effective surface-active properties, making it a versatile ingredient in formulations requiring wetting, foaming, and emulsifying action. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and agrochemical sectors. Consistent quality and reliable supply are critical for these demanding applications.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary or secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its foaming and cleansing properties.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in formulations for hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and floor care products due to its wetting and emulsifying power.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Serves as a wetting agent or spreader in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve coverage and efficacy on plant surfaces.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a wetting and scouring agent in textile pretreatment and dyeing processes.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Functions as an anionic emulsifier in the production of synthetic latexes and polymers.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a model surfactant or ionic liquid precursor in chemical research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexyl Sulphate
CAS No.	54649-24-0
Molecular Formula	C6H13KO4S
Molecular Weight	220.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium n-Hexyl Sulfate; Hexyl Potassium Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Hexyl Ester, Potassium Salt; Potassium Hexyl Sulfate; 1-Hexanol, Hydrogen Sulfate, Potassium Salt; Potassium 1-Hexyl Sulfate; Hexyl Sulfate Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexyl Sulphate is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including assay, identity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 9.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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