Potassium cumene sulfonate

Potassium cumene sulfonate (CAS 28085-69-0) is an aromatic sulfonate salt used primarily as a hydrotrope in aqueous formulations. It improves the solubility of surfactants and other poorly water-soluble ingredients.

This chemical enables stable, high-active liquid concentrates that would otherwise separate or cloud. In home care and industrial cleaning, it allows formulators to produce high-concentration liquid detergents.

Common applications include hard surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and degreasers without phase separation. Textile processing operations use it to boost the compatibility of dye auxiliaries and finishing agents.

It improves bath stability and process consistency in aqueous baths. In industrial and institutional cleaning concentrates, it functions as a viscosity modifier, helping formulators hit target rheology profiles.

This is achieved without adding thickeners that reduce clarity. Coatings and adhesive systems that require water-based carrier fluids benefit from its ability to keep active components in stable solution.

Potassium cumene sulfonate is supplied as an aqueous solution, with 45% active concentration being the most common commercial form. Dry powder and granule forms are available for specific applications.

These forms are used where water content must be minimized or shipping weight is a constraint. It is typically offered at technical grade, with product specifications covering active content and pH.

Sodium chloride levels are also monitored as they are relevant to formulation performance. The material ensures long-term stability during storage and application across various industrial sectors.