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

Risks

  • Combustible.
  • Exposure may cause irritation, headache, vomiting.
  • CDH Fine Chemicals: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in water, ethanol, mineral spirits.
  • Aqueous solution is alkaline to phenolphthalein.
  • Composition = C17H33COOK
  • CAS = 143-18-0