Alpha Olefin Sulfonate
- CAS
- 68439-57-6
- EC
- 931-534-0
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (CAS 68439-57-6) is an anionic surfactant derived from linear alpha olefins, supplied as a powder with a C₁₂–C₁₆ carbon chain distribution, offering foaming, detergency and biodegradability for personal care, household detergent and industrial cleaning formulations. It offers excellent foaming, detergency, and biodegradability, making it a preferred alternative to traditional sulfates.
Typical Properties
| Form | Powder |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.054g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate
Applications
Used in personal care products, household detergents, and industrial cleaners. It provides good hard-water tolerance and mildness in formulations such as shampoos and body washes.
Safety & Risks
Low acute toxicity but may cause skin or eye irritation in concentrated form. Avoid aerosol formation during mixing.
Packaging
Available in 200 kg drums or IBC tanks as 35–40% active solutions. Store at ambient temperature, sealed and protected from freezing.