Sodium arachidate

Sodium arachidate (CAS 13257-34-6) is the sodium salt of arachidic acid, a long-chain C20 fatty acid soap used as an emulsifier and surfactant across personal care and industrial formulations.

Its high carbon chain length positions it as a structurally distinct ingredient where conventional shorter-chain fatty acid soaps fall short in performance. In personal care, it contributes to bar soap and cream formulations.

These applications require a firm texture and stable emulsion structure. Textile processing operations use it as an emulsifying agent in fiber lubricants and finishing baths where consistent dispersion is critical.

In leather treatment, it supports fat liquoring emulsions that condition and soften hides during processing. Industrial cleaning formulations incorporate it for degreasing applications where high-melting soaps are needed.

This material provides controlled foam and soil suspension in heavy-duty environments. Sodium arachidate is typically supplied as a white powder or waxy solid for ease of handling in manufacturing.

It is available in technical and cosmetic-grade specifications to meet the sourcing requirements of both industrial and personal care manufacturers. Purity levels and packaging formats vary by supplier.

Bulk quantities are standard for industrial procurement to ensure supply chain efficiency. This chemical remains a vital component for specialized surfactant systems requiring long-chain fatty acid properties.