Potassium laurate

Potassium laurate (CAS 10124-65-9), also known as potassium dodecanoate, is the potassium salt of lauric acid used commercially as a surfactant and emulsifier.

Where is Potassium laurate used?

• Personal care: primary surfactant in liquid soaps, shampoos and cleansing bars, contributing lather and skin-compatible cleansing
• Food processing: emulsification and pH buffering in processed food systems
• Textile and leather processing: degreasing and wetting agent to prepare fiber and hide surfaces before dyeing or finishing
• Paper manufacturing: surface treatment and dispersion of coating formulations
• It functions as a cleansing, foaming and dispersing agent.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration typically 20% to 40% active content
• Concentration depends on intended application and formulation requirements