Description

Fatty Acids, Olive-Oil, Potassium Salts are the potassium salts derived from the saponification of olive oil fatty acids, primarily oleic acid. This compound serves as a versatile, natural-derived surfactant and emulsifier, valued for its mildness and biodegradability. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking sustainable and skin-friendly ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Key ingredient in liquid soaps, facial cleansers, shaving creams, and bath products for its gentle cleansing and rich lathering properties.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used as a primary surfactant in high-performance, biodegradable floor cleaners, degreasers, and all-purpose detergents.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and scouring agent in fabric treatment and finishing processes.
• Metalworking Fluids: Acts as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oil formulations for machining and grinding operations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a wetting agent and spreader in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance coverage and efficacy.
• Leather Processing: Used in fatliquoring and softening stages to impart suppleness and a fine grain to leather.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Olive-Oil, Potassium Salts
CAS No.	68154-77-8
Molecular Formula	Typically a mixture represented as RCOOK, where R is derived from olive oil (C16-C18)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Mixture)
Synonyms	Potassium Oliveate; Olive Oil Fatty Acids Potassium Salt; Potassium Salts of Olive Oil Fatty Acids; Potassium Oleate (main component); Saponified Olive Oil, Potassium Salt; Soap, olive-oil, potassium salt; CAS 68154-77-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fatty Acids, Olive-Oil, Potassium Salts are produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent composition, purity, and performance. Key parameters include acid value, saponification value, and moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results 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); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (as Potassium Soap)	Min. 85%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	Max. 5.0%
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.