How is potassium myristate produced?

Potassium myristate is usually made from coconut oil and potassium hydroxide and potassium laurate soap and used together.

Overview of potassium myristate

 Potassium myristate is a white fine crystalline powder, soluble in hot water and hot ethanol, slightly soluble in organic solvents such as cold ethanol and ether. It is a liquid detergent ingredient. Excellent lubricating, dispersing and emulsifying ability. Potassium myristate is a food additive. Used as a binder, emulsifier and anti-caking agent. Fatty acid salt is an anionic surfactant. Potassium myristate has long-lasting antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutants. Used as a detergent for soap ingredients; can dry out and aggravate the skin.

Application of Potassium Myristate

Potassium myristate has a good cleaning effect and can stimulate dry and sensitive skin to a certain extent. It has a certain irritating effect on eyes and skin, and has good decontamination, dispersion, emulsification, lubrication and foaming abilities.

In cosmetics and skin care products, potassium myristate is mainly used as surfactants, foaming agents, and detergents. It has a risk factor of 1, which is relatively safe and can be used with confidence. Generally, it has no effect on pregnant women. Potassium myristate will not cause acne.

Price of Potassium Myristate

The price of potassium myristate products varies randomly with the production cost, transportation cost, international situation, exchange rate, and the supply and demand relationship of  potassium myristate products  market. Tanki New Materials Co., Ltd. aims to help various industries and chemical wholesalers find high-quality, low-cost nanomaterials and chemicals by providing a full set of customized services. If you are looking for potassium myristate product materials, please feel free to contact for the latest prices of  potassium myristate products materials.

Suppliers of Potassium Myristate

As a global supplier of potassium myristate, Tanki New Materials Co., Ltd. has extensive experience in the performance, application and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced engineering materials. The company has successfully developed a series of powder materials (including oxides, carbides, nitrides, single metals, etc.), high-purity targets, functional ceramics and structural devices, and provides OEM services.

Technical Data of Potassium Myristate

Testing item

Testing standard

appearance

white fine powder

acid value

244-248

iodine value

≤4.0

loss on drying, %

≤5.0

heavy metal(in Pb), %

≤0.0010

arsenic, %

≤0.0003

content, %

 ≥98.0

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