9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, sulfonated, potassium salts

Potassium Oleate Sulfonate (CAS 68609-93-8) is an anionic surfactant derived from sulfonated oleic acid, combining the emulsifying character of soap-based chemistry with the stability of a sulfonate group.

It functions as both a detergent and emulsifier across personal care, cleaning, and industrial processing applications. In personal care formulations, it contributes to foam generation and skin-compatible cleansing.

This surfactant is commonly utilized in body washes, shampoos, and facial cleansers. Household and industrial cleaning products use it for grease emulsification and soil removal on hard surfaces, particularly where mildness is required.

Textile processors apply it as a scouring and wetting agent to prepare fiber surfaces before dyeing or finishing. In leather processing, it supports fat liquoring and surface preparation steps for controlled emulsification.

Potassium Oleate Sulfonate is typically supplied as a liquid or paste, with active matter content varying by grade. Technical-grade material is the standard commercial form for industrial and personal care manufacturing.

Buyers should confirm active content percentage and pH range when evaluating grades for formulation compatibility. This ensures the material meets the specific performance requirements of the final chemical product.