Product Overview
Alpha Olefin Sulphonate, commonly known as AOS, is an anionic surfactant used to cleanse skin and hair by helping remove dirt, excess oil and impurities. It is especially popular in rinse-off formulations because of its cleansing and foaming properties.
For cosmetic products, one commonly listed form is Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate.
INCI Name
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Common Names
- Alpha Olefin Sulphonate
- Alpha Olefin Sulfonate
- AOS
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate
- C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CAS Number
68439-57-6 for Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate.
EINECS / EC Number
270-407-8
Product Type
- Anionic Surfactant
- Cleansing Agent
- Foaming Agent
- Cosmetic Raw Material
Main Functions
CLEANSING • FOAMING • SURFACTANT
⭐ Key Benefits
1. Effective Cleansing
Helps remove dirt, excess oil, sweat and product buildup from skin and hair.
2. Excellent Foaming
Produces good foam, making it useful in shampoos, face washes and body washes.
3. Good Cleansing Performance
Suitable for formulations where strong cleansing performance is desired.
4. Water Compatible
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is water-soluble.
5. Versatile Cosmetic Ingredient
Can be incorporated into various rinse-off personal-care formulations.
🧴 Applications
Skin Care
- Face Wash
- Facial Cleanser
- Body Wash
- Shower Gel
- Hand Wash
- Cleansing Gel
- Foaming Cleanser
- Bath Products
Hair Care
- Shampoo
- Clarifying Shampoo
- Scalp Cleansing Products
- Hair Cleansing Formulations
AOS is particularly common in cleansing and hair-care formulations.
💧 Recommended Product Positioning
Aap website par ise is category mein list kar sakte hain:
Category:
Cosmetic Raw Materials → Surfactants → Anionic Surfactants
Suitable For:
Face Wash • Shampoo • Body Wash • Shower Gel • Hand Wash • Cleansing Products
⚗️ Physical & Technical Information
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Alpha Olefin Sulphonate (AOS) |
| INCI | Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate |
| Type | Anionic Surfactant |
| Function | Cleansing / Foaming / Surfactant |
| Solubility | Water Soluble |
| CAS | 68439-57-6 |
| EC/EINECS | 270-407-8 |
| Appearance | Depends on grade/concentration |
| Form | Powder or liquid/aqueous solution depending on grade |
| pH | Grade dependent |
AOS products market mein powder aur liquid/aqueous grades dono milte hain, isliye website par exact appearance, active matter aur pH wahi mention karein jo aapke supplier ke TDS/COA mein diya ho. PubChem, for example, C14-16 material ke aqueous solution ko clear-to-slightly-turbid pale yellow liquid describe karta hai, while other commercial grades are powders.
📊 Typical Formulation Use
AOS ka exact percentage product grade, active matter aur final formulation par depend karta hai. Isliye website par ek fixed percentage ko universal recommendation ke roop mein likhna safe nahi hai.
CIR ke updated safety assessment ke according sodium alpha-olefin sulfonates rinse-off cosmetic products mein safe conclude kiye gaye hain; leave-on formulations ke liye CIR conclusion up to 2% tak hai, with impurity limitations.
Website wording:
Recommended usage: Formulate according to the supplier’s TDS and the active matter of the specific AOS grade.
🧪 How AOS Works
AOS ek surfactant hai. Iska primary role formulation mein skin/hair surface par present oil, dirt aur impurities ko water ke saath remove karne mein help karna hai.
Simple words mein:
AOS + Water + Dirt/Oil → Cleansing + Rinsing
Isliye ye especially face wash, shampoo aur body wash jaise rinse-off products mein useful hai.
🌿 Formulation Compatibility
AOS ko formulations mein other surfactants ke saath combine kiya ja sakta hai, depending on the desired cleansing, foam and mildness profile.
Commonly formulated with ingredients such as:
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamide MIPA
- Other compatible anionic surfactants
- Amphoteric surfactants
- Conditioning ingredients
- Humectants
Commercial AOS-based formulations are available with combinations such as Cocamidopropyl Betaine + Cocamide MIPA + Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate.
⚠️ Important Skin-Care Note
AOS ko website par “moisturizing”, “skin nourishing” ya “skin repairing active” ke naam se promote na karein.
Iska primary cosmetic function:
Cleansing + Foaming + Surfactant
hai.
Concentrated surfactant ko directly skin par apply nahi karna chahiye. Final formulation ko appropriate concentration aur skin-compatibility testing ke saath develop kiya jana chahiye.
🧴 Suitable Product Types
Best suited:
- Face Wash
- Facial Cleanser
- Body Wash
- Shower Gel
- Shampoo
- Hand Wash
- Foaming Cleanser
- Bath Cleanser
Less suitable positioning:
- Face Serum
- Facial Oil
- Moisturizer
- Leave-on Cream
- Skin Treatment Serum
📦 Storage
Store in a tightly closed original container, away from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
Important: Exact storage temperature aur shelf life ke liye apne supplier ka TDS/SDS follow karein, kyunki AOS powder aur liquid grades ki specifications different ho sakti hain.
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