Detergents

Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate (AOS)

Formula: RCH=CH(CH2)nSO3Na GOST/CAS: CAS No.: 68439-57-6

Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a highly effective anionic surfactant of the next generation, outstanding for its excellent foaming, detergency, and emulsifying properties. The product demonstrates high stability across a wide pH range, excellent compatibility with other surfactants, and superb resistance to hard water. Due to its mildness to the skin and high biodegradability, AOS is an indispensable component in the formulation of modern household detergents, personal care products, and industrial cleaning solutions.

Applications

Household Detergents: Used as a primary or co-surfactant in liquid detergents, dishwashing liquids, car shampoos, and laundry powders. It provides a rich, stable foam and effectively removes grease and oil stains.

Cosmetics & Personal Care: Formulated into liquid hand soaps, shampoos, shower gels, and bubble baths. It is highly valued for its mild action on skin and hair, reducing the irritation potential of harsher surfactants like SLES.

Industrial & Institutional Cleaning: Applied in industrial metal cleaning, equipment degreasing, and as a high-performance foaming agent in firefighting foam formulations.

Construction Chemicals: Utilized in the production of lightweight foam concrete and mortars as an efficient air-entraining and foaming agent that improves material structure.

Key Advantages

Outstanding Detergency & Foaming: Generates abundant, dense, and stable foam even in hard water, providing excellent emulsification of soil and grease.

Mildness & Dermatological Safety: Exhibits significantly lower skin and eye irritation compared to traditional alkyl sulfates, making it safer for personal care formulations.

High Biodegradability & Eco-Friendliness: Rapidly degrades in the environment, contains no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and is safe for wastewater systems when standard disposal rules are followed.

Synergistic Performance: Blends beautifully with non-ionic, amphoteric, and other anionic surfactants, allowing manufacturers to optimize both formulation costs and performance.

Storage & Transportation

Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouse in tightly sealed original packaging, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Recommended temperature control: For liquid forms — between +15°C and +40°C (avoid freezing or prolonged overheating to prevent separation). For dry forms — strictly protect from moisture.
Transportation is permitted by all types of covered transport while maintaining the temperature regime. The product is non-hazardous and is not regulated under dangerous goods transport classes.
Shelf life: 1 year from the manufacturing date.