Description

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a high-performance anionic surfactant derived from C14-16 α-olefins. This compound matters for its excellent foaming, wetting, and emulsifying properties, even in hard water and across a wide pH range. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, sulfate-free, and skin-friendly surfactant solutions.

Application

• Primary Surfactant in Personal Care: Used in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and liquid soaps for its rich lather and mildness.
• Household & Institutional Cleaners: A key component in dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners, and hard surface cleaners due to its superior degreasing and cleaning power.
• Industrial & Mechanical Cleaning: Formulated into vehicle wash systems, industrial degreasers, and textile processing aids.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of synthetic latexes for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Utilized in chemical flooding formulations to reduce interfacial tension and improve oil displacement.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve wetting, spreading, and penetration on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CAS No.	68439-57-6
Molecular Formula	Mixture (C14H27NaO4S to C16H31NaO4S)
Molecular Weight	Mixture (~316 - 344 g/mol)
Synonyms	α-Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Salt (C14-16); AOS (C14-16); Sodium α-Olefin Sulfonate; Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts; BIO-TERGE® AS-40; POLY-STEP® A-15; CETIOL® AOS
EINECS	270-407-8

Quality Control

Our Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested against rigorous internal specifications to ensure consistent performance in foaming, viscosity, and mildness. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including active matter content, unsulfated matter, pH, and color. Our production adheres to ISO 9001 standards, and the product complies with global regulations such as REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperatures (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under recommended storage conditions, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Active Matter	38 - 40 %
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Unsulfated Matter	≤ 3.0 %
Sodium Sulfate	≤ 2.0 %
Color (5% solution, Gardner)	≤ 3
Viscosity (25°C)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.