AOS 38% Alpha Olefin Sulphonate
RAW MATERIAL
AOS 38

AOS 38% Alpha Olefin Sulphonate

AOS 38% is a liquid anionic surfactant based on sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, providing effective cleansing, strong foaming, emulsification, and good compatibility for detergent and personal-care formulations.

Chemical Name
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Molecular Formula
R-CH=CH-(CH2)n-SO3Na (R = C14-C16)
EINECS
270-407-8
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

AOS 38% Alpha Olefin Sulphonate is a liquid anionic surfactant based on sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate and designed for detergent, cleaning, and selected personal-care formulations. It provides strong cleansing and foaming performance while supporting emulsification, dispersion, and formulation compatibility. The material performs effectively in aqueous systems and can maintain useful surfactant performance under hard-water conditions. Its combination of detergency, foam stability, water solubility, and compatibility makes it suitable for household cleaning products, liquid detergents, personal-care cleansers, and selected industrial formulations.
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

Anionic surfactant offering effective detergency and cleansing performance.
Provides strong foaming characteristics with good foam stability.
Supports emulsification and dispersion in compatible aqueous formulations.
Offers good water solubility and useful performance in hard-water conditions.
Compatible with a broad range of surfactant-based detergent and personal-care systems.
Suitable for formulations requiring effective cleansing together with stable and abundant foam.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification Standard
Appearance Colorless or pale yellow, clear liquid
Active matter by wt % 37 - 39
Unsulfated matter by wt % 1.50 max
Sulfate ion by wt % 0.7 max
Chloride ion by wt % 0.15 max
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

Liquid detergent and household cleaning formulations
Dishwashing and general-purpose cleansing products
Soap and surfactant-based cleaning formulations
Shampoo and hair-cleansing formulations
Body wash, shower products, and facial cleansers
Phosphate-free detergent formulations
Selected textile processing and industrial cleaning applications
Selected construction and industrial surfactant applications
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Storage, handling, shelf-life, and safety requirements should follow the current supplier SDS, COA, and applicable industrial regulations. Use the approved supplier documentation as the primary reference for storage and handling conditions.
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