Description

Potassium Laureth Phosphate is an anionic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol ethoxylate, valued for its excellent foaming, emulsifying, and mild cleansing properties. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to deliver high-performance detergency with enhanced skin compatibility compared to traditional sulfates. This makes it a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective yet gentle formulations.

Application

• Personal Care Cleansers: A key surfactant in mild shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and hand soaps, where it provides rich lather without excessive irritation.
• Household & Institutional Cleaners: Used in liquid dishwashing detergents, all-purpose cleaners, and hard surface cleaners for its effective grease-cutting and foaming power.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and makeup removers, contributing to product texture and stability.
• Industrial & Textile Processing: Employed as a wetting agent, dispersant, and emulsifier in textile auxiliaries, metal cleaning formulations, and agrochemical emulsions.
• Foam Booster & Stabilizer: Enhances and stabilizes foam in various foaming products, including bubble baths and car wash solutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Laureth Phosphate
CAS No.	68954-87-0
Molecular Formula	Typically CnH2n+1(OCH2CH2)mOPO3K2 (n~12, m variable)
Molecular Weight	Variable, depending on the degree of ethoxylation
Synonyms	Potassium LAE Phosphate; PEG Lauryl Ether Phosphate, Potassium Salt; Polyoxyethylene Lauryl Ether Phosphate Potassium Salt; Laureth-x Phosphate Potassium Salt; Phosphoric Acid, Mono(PEG Lauryl Ether) Ester, Dipotassium Salt; Alkyl Ethoxy Phosphate, Potassium Salt; Anionic Surfactant KLAP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Laureth Phosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency in active matter content, pH, free fatty alcohol, and inorganic phosphate levels. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to guarantee the product meets your specified requirements and is suitable for use in sensitive applications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under recommended conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Color	Colorless to pale yellow
Active Matter (%)	Contact for details
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content (%)	Contact for details
Free Fatty Alcohol (%)	≤ 2.0

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