INCI Name- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sultanate

Molecular Formula-C₁₄H₂₇NaO₃S

 Alternate Names- Sodium (2E)-2-Tetradecene-1-Sulfonate, 2-Tetradecene-1-Sulfonic Acid

Active Surfactant Matter - 38% 

TYPE:Surfactant.

DESCRIPTION: Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a high-foaming but mild anionic surfactant.

BENEFITS AND USES- 

• It has an extraordinary ability to clean your skin without stripping it off its natural oils.
• Add this to your shampoos and conditioners to make some great sulfate-free products.
• It is skin and environmentally friendly.
• It resists hard water well making it an efficient detergent and cleanser.
• It enhances the viscosity of your formulation and you can find it in almost all liquid detergents.

• Readily biodegradable
• Broad pH stability
• Good for sulfate-free formulations
• Excellent viscosity capacity
• It works by breaking the surface tension of water which allows the water to clear dirt, dust, and grime.
• It forms micelles in water and works by attaching dirt to the hydrophobic end that gets washed away with water
• APPLICATIONS: Body wash,Face Wash,shampoo, pet shampoo, shower gel, bubble bath, etc.
  

Solubility: Water . insoluble in oil

Recommended Usage Level

10% - 20% (Face Wash)
15% - 30% (Shower Gel / Bath Foam / Shampoo)

Maximum Usage Level  30

pH: 11.5-12.5;

HOW TO USE-

• Melt Any surfactants of your choice.
• Add  AOS to the melted surfactant base.
• Pour the base into the cold water phase and then add the oil phase to it.
• Stir and adjust the pH.

Precautions

At pure usage levels it can cause irritation to the skin.

When blending always take the following precautions:

• Use gloves (disposable are ideal)
• Take care when handling hot oils
• Wear eye protection
• Work in a well ventilated room
• Keep ingredients and hot oils away from children
• If ingested, seek immediate medical advice
• If contact made with eyes, rinse immediately with clean warm water and seek medical advice if in any doubt.

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