Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate
Alias: Sodium C14-16 alpha-olefin sulfonate; AOS; C14-C16-Alkanehydroxysulfonic acids sodium salts
CAS No.: 68439-57-6
Molecular Formula: C??H??NaO?S – C??H??NaO?S (mixture of C14-C16 chains)
Molecular Weight: 288–350 g/mol (variable)
Classification: Anionic surfactant; Third-generation sulfonate surfactant; Emulsifier; Foaming agent
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: White/light yellow powder or clear/pale yellow viscous liquid
Odor: Mild characteristic surfactant odor
Solubility: Soluble in water; insoluble in oils
pH (5% solution): 7.0–9.0
Stability: Stable over wide pH range; good hard water tolerance; biodegradable
Density (10% aqueous solution): ~1.05 g/cm3
Specification Table
| Item | Specification | Unit | Remarks |
| Product Name | Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate | — | AOS surfactant |
| CAS Number | 68439-57-6 | — | Industrial/cosmetic grade |
| Appearance | White powder or pale yellow liquid | — | 35%–36% liquid solution common |
| Active Matter | ≥95 (powder); 34–36 (liquid) | % | — |
| Na?SO? | ≤5.0 | % | — |
| pH (5% solution) | 7.0–9.0 | — | — |
Main Uses
- Personal Care: Primary cleanser in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers; mild, rich stable foam.
- Home Care: Detergent, dish soap, laundry products; excellent grease removal, hard water compatibility.
- Industrial: Wetting/emulsifying agent in textile, oilfield (foam drilling), industrial cleaning.
- Others: Emulsifier for pesticides; foaming agent for fire-fighting; latex stabilizer.
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