The neutralized (potassium salt) form of a phosphate ester of aliphatic alcohol. It is designed to impart excellent low water sensitivity and stability to latex paints. It is particularly beneficial in paints incorporating zinc oxide or other reactive pigments. Strodex KM-0VOC surfactant is also beneficial for inhibition of corrosion, flash rusting and nail head rusting. Strodex KM-0VOC does not contain any alkyl pheno ethoxylates (APEOs).