Alpha Olefin (Oleum) Sulfonate (AOS) - Liquid
| Description |
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 sulfonate |
| 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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