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

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

Where is 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, sulfonated, potassium salts used?

• Personal care: foam generation and skin-compatible cleansing in body washes, shampoos and facial cleansers
• Household and industrial cleaning: grease emulsification and soil removal on hard surfaces where mildness is required
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent to prepare fiber surfaces before dyeing or finishing
• Leather processing: fat liquoring and surface preparation for controlled emulsification
• It functions as both a detergent and emulsifier in personal care, cleaning and industrial processing.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm active content percentage and pH range when evaluating grades for formulation compatibility.

Commercial specifications

• Active matter content varies by grade