Sodium C12-14 olefin sulfonate

Sodium C12-14 olefin sulfonate (CAS 85536-12-5), commonly referred to as AOS, is an anionic surfactant derived from the sulfonation of alpha-olefins.

Where is Sodium C12-14 olefin sulfonate used?

• Personal care: primary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and liquid hand soaps
• Home care: dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, and hard surface cleaners
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: degreasing formulations
• Textile and leather processing: wetting and scouring agent for fiber penetration and soil removal
• It delivers strong detergency, rapid foam generation, and effective grease removal.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid form typically thirty-five to forty percent active content
• Drums, IBCs, or bulk tanker quantities