Description

Fatty Acids, Tall-Oil, Potassium Salts is a potassium soap derived from the fatty acid fraction of tall oil, a by-product of the wood pulping industry. This compound serves as a versatile anionic surfactant and emulsifying agent, valued for its ability to reduce surface tension and stabilize formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the soap and detergent, textile processing, metalworking, and agrochemical sectors, where its performance and natural origin are key advantages.

Application

• Soap and Detergent Manufacturing: Acts as a primary surfactant in liquid soaps, industrial cleaners, and degreasers.
• Textile Processing: Used as a scouring agent, lubricant, and emulsifier in fiber and fabric treatment.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and coolants.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as an adjuvant, wetting agent, and emulsifier in pesticides and herbicides.
• Paint and Coating Additives: Employed as a dispersing agent and grinding aid for pigments.
• Rubber and Polymer Processing: Used as an emulsifier in synthetic latex production and as a processing aid.
• Leather Processing: Acts as a fatliquoring agent and emulsifier in tanning operations.
• Personal Care Products: Found in shaving creams and other products requiring mild lathering agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Tall-Oil, Potassium Salts
CAS No.	61790-44-1
Molecular Formula	RCOOK (R = tall oil fatty acid alkyl chain)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Mixture)
Synonyms	Potassium Tallate; Tall Oil Fatty Acid Potassium Salt; TOFA Potassium Soap; Potassium Soap of Tall Oil Fatty Acids; Tall Oil Potassium Soap; Dispersing Agent TOFA-K; Emulsifier TOK; Anionic Surfactant from Tall Oil
EINECS	263-155-6

Quality Control

Our Fatty Acids, Tall-Oil, Potassium Salts is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality parameters such as acid value, saponification value, moisture content, and potassium content are rigorously tested. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to amber viscous liquid or paste
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (as Potassium Soap)	Min. 85%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	Max. 2.0%
pH (10% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0

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