Alpha Olefin Sulfonate powder (AOS)

Description

INCI Name:
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Alpha olefin sulfonate is a mild anionic surfactant, characterized by high-foaming and strong emulsifying properties. Other advantages include excellent surface activity, great hard-water resilience, and good dispersion of calcium. It has an excellent properties in wetting, blending, emulsification, solubility and good stability at high temperature.

It is free of skin irritants and sensitizers and it biodegrades rapidly. It is used in formulation of high quality shampoos and shower gels.

It is commonly used as a surfactant in personal care products, such as sulfate-free shampoo, liquid and bar soaps, hand sanitizers, bath lotions, bubble baths, and facial cleansers, as well as in various household products such as dishwashing liquids and vehicle wash liquids.

Solubility : dissolves in water

Active matter : 92%

Usage rate : 5 -35%

Shelf life : 3 years