Potassium Oleate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Oleic Acid Potassium Salt
Potassium oleate supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover an anionic fatty-acid soap used for cleaning, emulsification, latex processing and industrial formulation. Also called oleic acid potassium salt, it is distinct from free oleic acid, potassium stearate and sodium oleate.
Commercial forms include concentrated soft solid or paste for dilution and blending, plus aqueous solutions for direct liquid dosing. Formulators select the grade by active matter, water, free alkali, free fatty acid, pH, colour and unsaponifiable-matter limits.
Liquid-soap and detergent makers use potassium oleate for cleansing and emulsification, while latex and coating producers use it in suitable emulsion and dispersion systems. Textile, metalworking and polymer formulations may use it as a wetting, lubricating, release or process aid.
Send the required form, active matter, pH and colour limits, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 143-18-0
- Formula
- C18H33KO2
- Grade
- concentrated paste or soft solid, aqueous solution, controlled-colour formulation
- Appearance
- off-white to pale yellow or amber soft solid, paste or solution according to grade
POTASSIUM OLEATE grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentrated potassium oleate paste | soft solid or viscous soap paste | — | Liquid-soap manufacture, emulsification, latex processing and industrial formulations that require concentrated potassium oleate for later dilution or blending. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Potassium oleate solution | pumpable aqueous soap solution | — | Detergent, cleaning, emulsion and process applications that favour direct liquid dosing and specify active matter, pH and solution clarity or colour. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Controlled-colour formulation grade | pale paste or aqueous solution | — | Personal-care, coating and other appearance-sensitive formulations that define colour, odour, free alkali and free fatty-acid limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy POTASSIUM OLEATE from ChemTrade
Request a quote for POTASSIUM OLEATE
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | potassium salt of oleic acid | — |
| CAS number | 143-18-0 | — |
| Molecular formula | C18H33KO2 | — |
| Commercial form | soft solid, paste or aqueous solution according to grade | — |
| Surfactant type | anionic potassium fatty-acid soap | — |
| Grade controls | active matter, water, free alkali, free fatty acid, pH, colour and unsaponifiable matter are confirmed against the required grade | — |
POTASSIUM OLEATE applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers tightly closed and protect the material from contamination and temperature extremes that can change paste or solution handling. Follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about POTASSIUM OLEATE
Is potassium oleate the same as oleic acid?
No. Potassium oleate is the potassium salt of oleic acid and behaves as an anionic soap in water. Oleic acid is the free fatty acid, so the two have different pH, solubility and formulation behaviour and should be ordered by their full chemical name.
Is potassium oleate the same as potassium stearate?
No. Both are potassium fatty-acid soaps, but potassium oleate contains the unsaturated oleate chain while potassium stearate contains the saturated stearate chain. Their physical form and formulation behaviour differ, so they are separate products rather than grades of one soap.
Should I request potassium oleate paste or solution?
A concentrated paste or soft solid suits users that will dilute or blend the soap within their own process. An aqueous solution supports direct pumping and dosing. State the target active matter and temperature conditions so handling can be considered with the quotation.
Which specifications matter for potassium oleate?
Common enquiry points include active matter, water, free alkali, free fatty acid, pH, colour, odour and unsaponifiable matter. Latex, personal-care and coating users may place different emphasis on colour, foam and solution behaviour.
How is potassium oleate used in soap and emulsion formulations?
It provides anionic surfactant, soap and emulsifying functions in liquid cleaners, personal-care formulations, latex systems and water-based emulsions. Use level and compatibility depend on the complete formulation, especially pH, electrolytes and other surfactants.
What packing and documents can be requested for potassium oleate?
State the preferred pack format and required product documents with the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted form and grade.
What is needed for a potassium oleate price enquiry in Malaysia?
Send the form, active matter, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location. Include packing and document preferences so the quotation can cover the complete requirement and state its validity period.