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Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) - Liquid (Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate)
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Deep-Cleansing Primary Surfactant Mild anionic, high-foaming & well-emulsifying surfactant. Made primarily from coconut oils. Stable at a wide pH range and can therefore be used in acidic environments. 38-40% active substances. |
INCI | Sodium C14-16 alpha olefin (Oleum) sulfonate |
Common Names | Alpha Olefin Sulfonate 40, Bioterge AS40, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, 40% solution sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate, Calsoft AOS-40, Bio-Terge AS-40K, Rhodacal LSS-40/AX, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Amphosol AS-40. |
Appearance | Yellowish liquid, slightly viscous liquid |
Usage rate | Can be added to formulas as is. Recommended use level is 4-30% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only. |
Applications | Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, various personal care cleansing products. |
Texture | Slippery, detergenty |
Scent | Characteristically detergenty |
pH | 7.0 - 9.0 (10% solution) |
Charge | Anionic |
Solubility | Water |
Why do we use it in formulations? | Mild primary surfactant with excellent cleansing and degreasing properties (but non-drying on skin & mucous membranes) |
Refined or unrefined? | Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) only exists as a refined product. |
Strengths | Fantastic lather, great cleansing |
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