Ammonium oleate

Ammonium oleate (CAS 544-60-5) is the ammonium salt of oleic acid, functioning as an emulsifier, dispersant, and surfactant across industrial and personal care applications.

It enables stable oil-in-water emulsions and supports foam regulation in process-intensive manufacturing environments. In textile processing, it acts as a scouring and degreasing agent.

This chemical helps remove oils, waxes, and sizing agents from fiber surfaces before dyeing or finishing. Leather manufacturers use it during fat-liquoring and cleaning stages.

These processes ensure uniform penetration of conditioning agents. In personal care formulations, it supports emulsification in creams, lotions, and cleansing products where mild surfactancy is required.

Paper production utilizes it as a dispersant and degreaser to maintain equipment cleanliness. This application helps improve pulp processing consistency across various manufacturing scales.

Ammonium oleate is typically supplied as a liquid or paste, with concentration levels varying by intended application. Technical grade is the most common commercial form for industrial use.

It is suited for industrial textile, leather, and paper uses. Personal care applications may require higher-purity grades with documented quality specifications to meet formulation standards.