Description

Potassium n-Hydroxylauramidate is a specialized anionic surfactant and metal soap derived from lauric acid. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, cleansing, and foaming properties in aqueous systems. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking high-performance, mild, and biodegradable ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a primary surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, and shaving creams for its mildness and rich lather.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as an effective emulsifier and detergent in heavy-duty degreasers, hard surface cleaners, and textile processing aids.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids and coolants.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed as a wetting agent and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance coverage and efficacy.
• Paint & Coatings: Serves as a pigment dispersant and grinding aid in water-based paint and coating systems to improve stability and color development.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Utilized in scouring, dyeing, and finishing processes as a detergent and leveling agent for fibers and fabrics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium n-Hydroxylauramidate
CAS No.	94166-52-6
Molecular Formula	C12H23KNO3
Molecular Weight	268.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Lauroyl Hydroxamate; Potassium N-Hydroxylauroamide; Potassium Laurohydroxamate; Laurohydroxamic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 12-Hydroxyaminododecanoate; Hydroxylauric Acid Potassium Salt Amide; N-Hydroxylauroylamide Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium n-Hydroxylauramidate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms
pH (1% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0

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