Description

Potassium Hexyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Phosphate is a specialized organophosphate salt designed for high-performance applications requiring effective surface activity and chelation. This compound matters for formulators seeking a stable, water-soluble phosphate ester with excellent emulsifying and dispersing properties. Key industries that need it include industrial cleaning, metal treatment, personal care, and textile processing, where it acts as a versatile surfactant, corrosion inhibitor, or coupling agent.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a high-foaming surfactant, wetting agent, and emulsifier in alkaline and acidic cleaning formulations for hard surface and metal cleaning.
• Metalworking Fluids & Treatment: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricity additive in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids, and in metal pretreatment baths.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Utilized as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, and skin-conditioning agent in rinse-off products like shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a leveling agent, dye dispersant, and antistatic agent in dyeing and finishing operations for synthetic and natural fibers.
• Paints & Coatings: Employed as a pigment dispersant and grinding aid to improve color development and stability in water-based coating systems.
• Agricultural Formulations: Used as an adjuvant to enhance the spreading, wetting, and absorption of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Applied as a scale inhibitor and surfactant in drilling fluids and production chemicals for enhanced oil recovery.
• Plastics & Polymer Additives: Acts as an internal or external antistatic agent and processing aid for various polymer resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Phosphate
CAS No.	85391-10-2
Molecular Formula	C8H18KO5P
Molecular Weight	264.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-Hydroxyethyl Hexyl Phosphate; Hexyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Phosphate Potassium Salt; Phosphoric Acid, 2-Hydroxyethyl Hexyl Ester, Potassium Salt; Potassium Hexyloxyethyl Phosphate; Monopotassium Hexyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Phosphate; 2-Hydroxyethyl Hexyl Phosphate Potassium; HEHP-K; Alkyl Phosphate Ester Potassium Salt (C6)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Phosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. Key parameters such as assay, pH, moisture content, and ionic impurities are monitored. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Store away from strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% aqueous solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets requirement

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