Potassium oleate
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Description
Gray, waxy paste. Potassium oleate is used in textile soaps, leather cleaners, and as an emulsifying agent.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Vulpex; potassium salt of oleic acid
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol, mineral spirits. Aqueous solution is alkaline to phenolphthalein.
| Composition | C17H33COOK |
|---|---|
| CAS | 143-18-0 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Exposure may cause irritation, headache, vomiting.
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