Description

Fatty Acids, Tallow, Potassium Salts is a potassium soap derived from the saponification of tallow fatty acids. This compound serves as a versatile surfactant and emulsifier, valued for its ability to reduce surface tension and stabilize formulations. It is a key ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing sectors seeking effective, biodegradable anionic agents.

Application

• Soap and Detergent Base: A primary component in the manufacture of soft soaps, liquid soaps, and industrial cleaning compounds.
• Personal Care Formulations: Used as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in shaving creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products.
• Textile Processing Aid: Acts as a lubricant, softener, and scouring agent in fiber and fabric treatment processes.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and drawing compounds.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a wetting agent and spreader in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Leather Processing: Used in fatliquoring and softening steps during leather production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Tallow, Potassium Salts
CAS No.	61790-32-7
Molecular Formula	RCOOK (where R represents the tallow fatty acid chain)
Molecular Weight	Variable, based on fatty acid composition
Synonyms	Potassium Tallowate; Tallow Fatty Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Soap; Tallow Soap, Potassium Salt; Potassium Hydrogenated Tallowate; Soap, Tallow, Potassium Salt; Fatty acids, tallow, potassium salts; EINECS 263-219-1
EINECS	263-219-1

Quality Control

Our Fatty Acids, Tallow, Potassium Salts is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent composition, purity, and performance characteristics relevant to its intended industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as alkali content, moisture, and fatty acid profile are available upon request.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Paste or solid
Color	Off-white to pale yellow
Assay (as K soap)	Min. 85%
Alkalinity (as K2O)	Contact for details
Moisture Content	Contact for details
Free Fatty Acid	Contact for details
Iodine Value	Contact for details

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