Potassium Oleate Surfactant , Market report summaries detailed information by top players as Zhenghao New Material, Victorian Chemical,  Xinwang Chemical, Acme Chem, Pengxin Chemical, among others.

Potassium (Z)-9-octadecenoate;

9-Octadecenoic acid, potassium salt, (Z)-;

9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, potassium salt;

Category

Anionic Surfactant

> Carboxylate

>> Chain Carboxylate

>>> Alkenyl Carboxylate

>>>> Linear Alkenyl Carboxylate

Chemical Numbering System

CASRN：143-18-0

EINECS：205-590-5

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight

Molecular Formula: C18H33KO2; C18H34O2.K

Molecular Weight: 320.55

Structure

 

Properties

Appearance    (1), white to yellow powder; (2), pale yellow to brown paste; (3), pale yellow to brown liquid.

Odor    odor of animal fats or vegetable oils.

Solubility    soluble in water. soluble in ethanol.

Stability    stable. Easily oxidized.

Risk    Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO₂ and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.

GHS (Rev.9) label:

Animal Toxicity

Table 1 Animal toxicity values

mouse oral LD50	> 5000mg/kg[1]
rat inhalation LD50	5610mg/kg[1]
rat oral LD50	> 5000mg/kg[1]
rat skin LD50	> 2000mg/kg[1]

Ecology    may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.

Biodegradability    biodegradable.

Characteristics    excellent cleansing, emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, lubricating, foaming abilities. Nonresistant to hard water. Typical ingredient in soap.

Synthesis

Oleic acid reacts with potassium hydroxide solution, then obtain.

Quality Standards & Test Methods

1, Physical and chemical indexes

Item	Physical and chemical indexes
	Solid
Actives, %, ≥	95.0

Test Methods

(1), Actives

GB/T 13173 Surface active agents – Detergents – Testing methods

GB/T 5173 Surface active agents and detergents－Determination of anionic-active matter by direct two-phase titration procedure

ISO 2271 Surface active agents — Detergents — Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure

2, Hazardous substances indexes

Item	Hazardous substances indexes
	Solid
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤	20
As, mg/Kg, ≤	3

Test Methods

(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents – Determination of heavy metals

(2), As

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents – Determination of total arsenic

3, Further explanation

(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.

(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances; or furtherly test for microorganisms.

Major Uses

1, Typical applications

Use as cleansing agent.

Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.

Use as lubricant.

Use as foaming agent.

2, Household detergents

Use as cleansing agent.

3, Personal care products

Emulsifying agent in personal care products.

4, Machinery industry

Lubricant in metal processing, machinery.

5, Pets

Use as cleansing agent, emulsifying agent.

6, Industrial cleaning

Cleansing agent in industrial cleaning products.

7, Organic synthesis

Use as catalyst.