Description

Soaps, Potassium is a category of potassium salts derived from fatty acids, functioning as classic soft soaps or surfactants. This versatile chemical is valued for its superior solubility in water and its ability to produce a rich, stable lather, making it a foundational material in numerous industrial and consumer formulations. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, metalworking, and agrochemical sectors seeking effective, biodegradable cleaning and emulsifying agents.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Key ingredient in liquid soaps, shaving creams, and shampoos for its gentle, soft-lathering properties.
• Textile Processing: Used as a scouring and wetting agent in the cleaning and preparation of natural fibers like wool and silk.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Formulated into heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and waterless hand cleaners for its excellent grease-cutting ability.
• Metalworking Fluids: Acts as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in soluble oils and drawing compounds.
• Agriculture: Serves as a wetting agent and spreader in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve coverage and adhesion.
• Paint & Coatings: Functions as a grinding aid and dispersant in the production of water-based paints and inks.
• Leather Processing: Employed in the degreasing and softening stages of leather tanning.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used in the preparation of medicated soaps and as an emulsifying agent in certain topical preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Soaps, Potassium
CAS No.	8046-74-0
Molecular Formula	RCOOK (where R is a fatty acid chain, e.g., C17H35COOK for potassium stearate)
Molecular Weight	Variable, dependent on the fatty acid composition
Synonyms	Potassium Soap; Soft Soap; Potassium Fatty Acid Soap; Potassium Oleate; Potassium Stearate; Potassium Palmitate; Potassium Tallowate; Sapo Kalinus
EINECS	232-491-4

Quality Control

Our Potassium Soaps are manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through parameters including acid value, saponification value, moisture content, and fatty acid profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications is provided with every shipment. We can supply grades tailored to meet the requirements of various industry standards, including technical, cosmetic, and FCC-grade where applicable.

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 when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and caking. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Soft paste to semi-solid, yellow to brown
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as total fatty acids)	≥ 40%
Water Content	≤ 55%
Free Alkali (as KOH)	≤ 0.5%
Acid Value	Contact for details
Iodine Value	Contact for details

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