Description

Potassium Icosyl Sulphate is an anionic surfactant derived from a C20 fatty alcohol chain. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and detergent properties, particularly in formulations requiring stability and performance in hard water. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing sectors seeking high-purity, consistent surfactant ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primary surfactant or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps for its mildness and rich lather.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Key component in heavy-duty floor cleaners, degreasers, and alkaline cleaning formulations.
• Textile Processing: Used as a wetting agent, scouring aid, and emulsifier in fiber treatment and dyeing baths.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of synthetic latexes, such as acrylics and styrene-butadiene.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a wetting and spreading agent in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance coverage and efficacy.
• Leather Processing: Employed in soaking, degreasing, and fatliquoring stages for its detergent and emulsifying action.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Icosyl Sulphate
CAS No.	71317-60-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₁KO₄S
Molecular Weight	416.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Eicosyl Sulfate; Icosyl Potassium Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Monoeicosyl Ester, Potassium Salt; Arachidyl Potassium Sulfate; Potassium Arachidyl Sulfate; C20 Alcohol Sulfate, Potassium Salt; Potassium C20 Alkyl Sulfate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Icosyl Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for active matter content, purity, and ionic composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and pH. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks including REACH.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or performance degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	7.0 - 9.5
Unsulfated Matter	≤ 2.0 %
Potassium Content	Contact for details

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