Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate

Basic Information of Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate

CAS No.:	68439-57-6 (for Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, common blend)
Appearance:	Typically available as a clear to pale yellow liquid or a white to off-white powder/flake.
Key Properties:	Excellent foaming and foam stability, even in hard water. Superior detergency and emulsification capabilities. Good wetting and cleaning performance. Biodegradable. Stable over a broad pH range. Good compatibility with other surfactants. Mildness profile, making it suitable for skin and hair care.
Density:	1.054g/cm3 at 20℃
Concentration:	Available in various active matter concentrations (e.g., 38%, 92%) to meet diverse formulation needs.
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS)

AOS's versatile surfactant properties make it an invaluable ingredient across a broad spectrum of industries:

1. Personal Care Products:

   Widely used in shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and facial cleansers due to its excellent foaming, lathering, and cleansing properties, coupled with a good mildness profile compared to some other anionic surfactants. It helps create a rich, stable foam and effectively removes dirt and oil.

2. Household & Laundry Detergents:

   A primary component in laundry detergents (powders and liquids), dishwashing liquids, and all-purpose household cleaners. Its strong detergency and hard water tolerance ensure effective cleaning in various water conditions, preventing soap scum formation.

3. Industrial & Institutional Cleaners:

   Used in formulations for heavy-duty industrial degreasers, floor cleaners, and vehicle wash products where powerful cleaning action and stable foam are required.

4. Fire-Fighting Foams:

   A key ingredient in Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and other fire-fighting foam concentrates due to its high foaming ability and stability, which helps in suppressing fires by forming a stable blanket over flammable liquids.

5. Textile & Leather Processing:

   Employed as a wetting agent, scouring agent, and dyeing auxiliary in the textile and leather industries to improve processing efficiency and product quality.

6. Construction Industry:

   Can be used as an air-entraining agent in concrete and mortar formulations to improve workability and freeze-thaw resistance.

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