BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
Sulfate-free anionic surfactant for foam, detergency, and wetting in aqueous systems.
INCI Name: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CAS Number: 68439-57-6
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Ionic Type: Anionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: AOS
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate is an industrial ingredient used for anionic surfactant for foam generation, detergency, cleansing, and wetting. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate is used in practical industrial formulations where anionic surfactant for foam generation, detergency, cleansing, and wetting. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 3-20% active surfactant depending on finished product type.
Solubility: Water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Anionic surfactant for foam generation, detergency, cleansing, and wetting.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Active Matter | 30 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Ionic Character | Anionic | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Amphoteric Surfactants
status: compatible | Often used to modify foam, mildness, and viscosity response.
Nonionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Common in mixed surfactant systems; verify cloud point and phase behavior.
Strong Acids
status: avoid | Avoid extreme pH unless supplier stability data supports the system.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Concentrated grades can irritate skin and eyes; confirm grade-specific SDS/TDS before use.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.