Description

Ethene, Homopolymer, Oxidized, Potassium Salt is a water-soluble polymer derivative of polyethylene, chemically modified to introduce carboxylate groups neutralized with potassium ions. This modification imparts excellent dispersing, sequestering, and water-holding properties, making it a versatile functional additive. It is primarily utilized in industrial water treatment, detergent formulations, textile processing, and as a rheology modifier in various aqueous systems. The product, identified by CAS NO 68441-73-6, is supplied as a high-quality material suitable for demanding technical applications.

Application

• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a builder, anti-redeposition agent, and scale inhibitor to enhance cleaning efficiency and protect machinery.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Used as a dispersant and anti-scalant in cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a dye dispersant, leveling agent, and anti-precipitant to ensure uniform color and fabric quality.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a retention aid, dispersant, and coating additive to improve paper strength and production efficiency.
• Ceramic & Clay Processing: Employed as a deflocculant to control slurry viscosity and improve casting performance.
• Construction Chemicals: Used in cement admixtures and gypsum formulations to modify workability and reduce water content.
• Personal Care Products: Can be utilized as a thickener and stabilizer in certain cosmetic and toiletry formulations.
• Agriculture: Applied in pesticide and fertilizer formulations as a dispersing and sticking agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethene, Homopolymer, Oxidized, Potassium Salt
CAS No.	68441-73-6
Molecular Formula	(C2H4O)n·x(C2H2O4K2)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Oxidized Polyethylene Potassium Salt; Poly(ethylene)-graft-poly(acrylic acid) potassium salt; Polyethylene oxide potassium carboxylate; Potassium salt of oxidized polyethylene; Carboxylated polyethylene potassium salt; PE-AA-K; Water-soluble oxidized PE-K; Acrylic acid-grafted polyethylene potassium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethene, Homopolymer, Oxidized, Potassium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent performance, including analysis of key parameters such as acid number, potassium content, viscosity, and pH. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing 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, and 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 affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as carboxylate)	≥ 95.0 %
Potassium Content	Contact for details
Acid Value	Contact for details
pH (1% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Moisture Content	≤ 5.0 %
Viscosity (Brookfield)	Contact for details

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