Description

Fatty Acids, Vegetable-Oil, Potassium Salts are a class of anionic surfactants derived from the saponification of natural vegetable oils. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, cleansing, and foaming properties, making it a versatile ingredient in industrial and consumer formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, household & institutional cleaning, and textile processing industries.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Key surfactant and cleansing agent in liquid soaps, shampoos, body washes, and shaving creams.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Primary ingredient in liquid hand soaps, dishwashing liquids, and all-purpose cleaners for its degreasing and foaming action.
• Textile Processing: Used as a scouring and wetting agent in the pretreatment of natural fibers to remove oils and waxes.
• Metal Working Fluids: Acts as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids.
• Agriculture: Employed as a wetting agent and adjuvant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spray coverage and absorption.
• Paint & Coatings: Functions as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers in water-based coating systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Vegetable-Oil, Potassium Salts
CAS No.	61788-65-6
Molecular Formula	RCOOK (where R represents the fatty acid chain from vegetable oils like coconut, palm, or soy)
Molecular Weight	Variable, based on fatty acid profile
Synonyms	Potassium soap; Potassium carboxylate; Potassium salts of fatty acids; Soft soap; Green soap; Tallow soap, potassium salt; Potassium oleate; Potassium cocoate; Potassium palmitate; Potassium stearate; Liquid soap base
EINECS	262-980-8

Quality Control

Our Fatty Acids, Vegetable-Oil, Potassium Salts are produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance characteristics such as active matter content, free fatty acid/alkali levels, and viscosity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product consistency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to hazy viscous liquid or soft paste
Color	Colorless to pale yellow
Active Matter (as potassium soap)	30 - 50% (or as specified)
pH (10% solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Free Fatty Acid	≤ 2.0%
Free Alkali (as KOH)	≤ 0.5%
Water Content	Balance

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