The physicochemical properties of potassium oleate and its production method

Potassium oleate (potassium oleate) is a kind of potassium catalyst. It is mainly used as a catalyst for the reaction of polyisohydrourate in polyurethane foam. It can also be used as an emulsifier, detergent, etc.

Potassium oleate production method

The saponification method is mainly used. It is prepared by saponifying butter, mutton and other fats with potassium hydroxide, salting out and separating glycerin.

Physical and chemical properties of potassium oleate

Appearance and properties: brown solid or transparent to amber liquid

Melting point: 235-240ºC

Boiling point: 360ºC at 760 mmHg

Flash point: 140°C

Vapor pressure: 3.7E-06mmHg at 25°C

Overview of potassium oleate

Potassium oleate is a liquid potassium soap solution in water. Potassium oleate is used as an emulsifier in many liquid soaps, facial cleansers, beard waxes, body washes and hair conditioners. The effect of emulsifiers is similar to that of surfactants, which can reduce the surface tension of liquids.

Potassium oleate is a natural component of vegetable oils such as sunflower oil. Used in soap making, made into vegetable glycerin soap. In its pure form, it may be irritating, but when it is used as a binding ingredient in soap making, it will be reduced and approved as food safe.

High-purity potassium oleate is a powdery solid, which brings great convenience to the dosage during storage, packaging, transportation or use. However, the current purification and purification of solid potassium oleate often requires low temperature and decompression methods to remove water. The method has a long production cycle, high energy consumption, high cost, and great difficulty in preparation. Therefore, it is very necessary to research and develop the preparation process of solid potassium oleate.

Potassium oleate application

Potassium oleate is a potassium catalyst and trimerization catalyst for polyurethane rigid polyisocyanurate. It is widely used in PIR foaming system of polyurethane insulation board. In addition, potassium oleate is also widely used in rubber emulsifiers, foaming agents, mold release agents, detergents, lubricants, fiber softeners and surfactants. Potassium oleate is used as an emulsifier in many liquid soaps, facial cleansers, beard waxes, body washes and hair conditioners. The effect of emulsifiers is similar to that of surfactants, which can reduce the surface tension of liquids. Potassium oleate prevents the components in these products from separating into individual chemicals.

In addition, potassium oleate can also be used

Antifungal agent used in the preparation of paint;

Preparation of Multifunctional Microemulsion Gasoline and Fuel Combustion Promoter

Preparation of anionic viscoelastic surfactant gel.

Potassium oleate price

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