Potassium olivate

Potassium olivate (CAS 68154-77-8), also marketed under the trade name Flerogum O 24E, is the potassium salt derived from olive oil fatty acids. It functions as a surfactant and emulsifier, enabling oil-in-water emulsification and foam generation.

This versatile ingredient is used across personal care and cleaning formulations. In bar soap and liquid soap manufacturing, it delivers the mild, conditioning lather associated with traditional olive oil-based soaps.

This makes it a preferred choice for natural and premium product lines. Formulators incorporate it into facial cleansers and body washes where skin-compatible surfactancy is required alongside a naturally derived ingredient profile.

In household and industrial cleaning products, it contributes to degreasing performance and emulsification of oils and residues on hard surfaces. Its natural origin also supports compliance with green chemistry standards.

These eco-label standards are increasingly demanded by retail and institutional buyers. Potassium olivate is typically supplied as a liquid or paste, depending on the specific concentration and processing requirements.

It is available in technical and cosmetic grades, with cosmetic-grade material meeting purity requirements suitable for leave-on and rinse-off personal care applications. Bulk supply is standard for industrial cleaning manufacturers.

Smaller packaging options are also available for cosmetic formulators. This ensures that both large-scale industrial users and boutique manufacturers can access the material according to their specific production needs.