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ALPHA OLEFIN SULPHONATE POWDER

CAS No. : 68439-57-6
EC No. : 931-534-0

Synonyms:
Alpha Olefin Sulphonate Powder; Alpha Olefin Sulphonate; AOS; AOS powder; AOS 40%; Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate; Sulfonic acids, C14-16 (even numbered)-alkane hydroxy and C14-16 (even numbered)-alkene, sodium salts; Sodium alpha-olefin (C14-16) sulfonate with alkaline pH; Hansanyl OS-A; ALPHA OLEFIN SULFONATE POWDER; ALPHA OLEFIN SULPHONATE POWDER; Sodium α-olefin sulfate (AOS-35); Sodium Tetradecene Sulfonate; Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate; C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts; sodium alpha-olefin (c14-16) sulfonate; 2-Hexadecene-1-sulfonic acid sodium salt; Sodium C16 olefin sulfonate; sodium c14 olefin sulfonate; 2-Tetradecene1-sulfonic acid sodium salt; sodium c18 olefin sulfonate; DERMA CIDOL; ClMe2 C6H2OH & C14-16 olefin-SO3Na; p-Chloro-m-xylenol in sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate; 4-chloro-3,5-dimethyl-phenol; tetradecane-1-sulfonic acid; sodium c12 olefin sulfonate; 2-Dodecene-1-sulfonic acid, sodium salt; 2-Dodecene1-sulfonic acid sodium salt; 2-(1-Adamantyl)-3-azidopropane-1-sulfonic acid sodium salt; p,p'-Methoxychlor olefin; Methoxychlor olefin; 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(4-methoxyphenyl) ethene; 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)ethylene; ossola; alastin; alumier; Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts; Sodium C14-16 Alpha Olefin Sulfonate; CnH2n-1SO3Na (n= 14 - 16); Emulsifiers; Industrial Chemicals; Humectants & Emollients; Technical Grade; Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate 92% (AOS Powder); Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate 92% (AOS Powder); Commodity Name : Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate 92% (AOS Powder); Structural formula: RCH(OH)(CH2)nSO3Na; CAS No. : 68439-57-6; Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate,AOS,Sodium Linear Alpha Olefin Sulfonate; α-AOS,Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulphonate,Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulphonate; Sodium Linear Alpha Olefin Sulphonate; AOS,Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate,AOS,Sodium Linear Alpha Olefin; Sulfonate, α-AOS,Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulphonate; AOS Chemical; Alpha Olefin Sulfonate 38%; Other names: Alpha Olefin Sulfonate; Sodium Linear Alpha Olefin Sulfonate; AOS; CAS number: 68439-57-6; Molecular formula: R-CH=CH-(CH2)n-SO3Na, R=C14~16; Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate (AOS); Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate; chemical AOS/35% Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate; Alpha Olefin Sulphonate Powder; Alpha Olefin Sulphonate; AOS; AOS powder; AOS 40%; Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate; AOS/35%/92% Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate Detergent chemical; AOS/35%/92% Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate Detergent chemical; Detergent Chemical AOS 35% 92%, Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate; C14-16; C16-18; Olefin; Olefin sulfonate; Olefin sulphonate

Alpha Olefin Sulphonate Powder

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS 40%) is a formaldehyde free solution of sodium C14-C16 Alpha olefin sulphonate powder preserved with MCI/MI. It can be used in variety of applications due to its excellent viscosity, hard water stability, detergency, foam characteristics, and pH stability over a broad pH range. AOS 40% is a milder surfactant compared to lauryl sulfates and is used in high performing sulfate-free, shampoos, body wash, hand soap and pet care formulations. It is highly effective in unloading undesirable liquids and particulates from gas producing wells and exhibits exceptional thermal stability up to 400° F. This product is readily biodegradable.
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Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is a mild anionic surfactant with excellent viscosity and foam characteristics. It offers good solubility in water, high surface activity, enhanced detergency and foamability, compatability with all other types of surfactants, low sensitivity to water hardness, high level of biodegradability and low irritation and ecotoxicity.
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is an optimal surfactant solution for the formulation of personal care and cosmetic products, HI&I cleaning and laundry detergents. For its unique properties the product is also used in agricultural products, construction industry, fire-fighting foams etc.

Description of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: Mild anionic, high-foaming & well-emulsifying surfactant. Made primarily from coconut oils. Stable at a wide pH range and can therefore be used in acidic environments. pH: 8 (10% solution), 40% active substances. Yellowish liquid, slightly viscous, faint odor.
CAS of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: 68439-57-6
INCI Name of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: Sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate
Benefits of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder:
Mild primary surfactant with excellent cleansing and degreasing properties (but non-drying on skin & mucous membranes)
Good wetting effect, foam booster, slight viscosity enhancer
Easily compatible with other surfactants including non-ionic, amphoteric or anionic co-surfactants
Can be used for making sulfate-free cleansing products
Use of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: Can be added to formulas as is. Recommended use level is 4-30% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only.
Applications of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, various personal care cleansing products.
Country of Origin of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: USA
Raw material source of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: Ethylene, coconut oil
Manufacture of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: Alpha olefin suflonate is a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts prepared by the sulfonation of alpha olefins. Alpha-olefin sulfonate are produced by oligomerization of ethylene and by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis followed by purification.
Animal Testing of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: Not animal tested
GMO of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder Application of washing powder
The decontamination test showed that LAS and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder showed good synergy in both phosphorous powder and phosphorus-free powder. Among the phosphorous detergent, LAS: Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has the most significant synergy at 8:2. In the non-phosphorous washing powder with LAS and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder as anionic active ingredients, the decontamination of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder increased significantly when the proportion of anionic active components was greater than 20 %. The decontamination synergy of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder in phosphorus-free washing powder is more prominent than that in phosphorous powder.
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and enzymes have better solubility. The activity of residual enzymes in detergent solutions containing domestic proteinases and imported proteinases(such as Savnase) was compared. Over time, the residual enzyme activity of anionic active groups divided into pure LAS was low. The residual enzyme activity is higher in detergent solution with Alpha olefin sulphonate powder partial replacement or all substitution of LAS.
There is little difference between Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and LAS decontamination at higher temperatures and prolonged washing(eg, 60 °C or more, 1 hour washing). However, when washing at room temperature(10-40 °C, washing 10-29 minutes), Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has higher decontamination power than LAS. Compared with LAS, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a strong hard water resistance, so it also shows Alpha olefin sulphonate powder advantages in areas with higher hard water.
LAS is superior to oil/granular decontamination, while non-ions such as fatty alcohol ether are most suitable for washing dirt and dirt on the skin. The combination of the two can achieve good decontamination effects, and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has good decontamination effects on sebum and oily and powdery dirt.
The amount of ash deposition on the fabric after washing the fabric with apatite washing powder containing 4 A zeolite, soda and soda. The phosphorous washing powder that replaces LAS with Alpha olefin sulphonate powder part is smaller than the phosphorous washing powder that uses LAS alone. After washing, the gray deposition of the fabric is small, not easy to knot, and yellowing. (reference formula)

Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Application of Soap
Soap produces insoluble saponin in hard water, affecting the decontamination effect. Adding Alpha olefin sulphonate powder can increase the solubility of soap in water, and the wettability and foam power of soap liquid at low temperatures also increase rapidly. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is added to soaps with sodium adipose as the main ingredient. The various characteristics of soaps are improved, foaming force is enhanced, hard water resistance is improved, flexibility is enhanced, and cracking is not easy.

Liquid Detergents Application
Due to the large irritation of LAS, many washing products no longer use LAS as an active component, while Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has low irritation and good biodegradability, making it a more suitable alternative. In liquid detergents, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a greater influence on the viscosity of the product. The viscosity is improved with the commonly used fatty alcohol diethanolamide and Na-Cl. The effect is not ideal. The use of fatty alcohol monoethanolamide, amine oxide, betaine and NH4Cl can play a good adhesion role. Due to the characteristics of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder in decontamination, hard water resistance, viscosity, etc., Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a wide range of applications in liquid detergents with high active components.

Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Application of personal care supplies
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is as mild as AES, and LAS and AS are much larger than Alpha olefin sulphonate powder. Therefore, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a wide range of uses in personal care products. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is extremely stable under acidic conditions. Normal human skin is weakly acidic(pH is about 5.5) and is suitable for using Alpha olefin sulphonate powder as a component of personal cleaning products. The shampoo with Alpha olefin sulphonate powder as the main active component is better than that with K12. Renso reported that the foam released by Alpha olefin sulphonate powder was full of cream and felt like soap when washed. This characteristic is suitable for the washing habits of Chinese people. Therefore, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder can be used in personal care products such as bath fluids, hand sanitizer and cleansing milk. Reference formula.

Other Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Application
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a wide range of applications in the textile printing and dyeing industry, petroleum chemicals, and three oil extraction and industrial cleaning. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder can be used as a concrete density modifier, foaming wall board, and fire fighting foam. It can also be used as a pesticide emulsifier, wetting agent, etc..
Application /Application Industries of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder
anionic surfactant
shampoo, body wash bath gel
oil-displacing agent, foam boost agent for increasing oil recovery

Washing powders
Based on detergency test result, both LAS and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder showed good synergy in phosphorus-containing and non-phosphorus powders. In phosphate-free washing powders with LAS and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder as anionic active ingredients, the detergency of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is significantly increased when the active content is more than 20%. The detergency synergy of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder in non-phosphorus washing powder is more oustanding than that in phosphorus-containing powder. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a good compatibility with enzyme. The detergency power of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and LAS is not much different at high temperatures and long-term washing (eg above 60°C, washing for 1 hour). However, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder shows higher detergency performance than LAS when used under room temperature (10-40°C for 10-29 minutes). Compared with LAS, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder features stronger hard water resistance. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder shows a very good stain removal performance on sebum dirt and oily and powdery stain.

Application of soap
Adding Alpha olefin sulphonate powder can increase the solubility of soap in water, wetting power and foam strength of soap at low temperatures can also be increased significantly It improves various properties of the soap, enhances foaming power, increases hard water resistance and flexibility.

Liquid detergent application
Due to the greater irritation of LAS, many detergents do not use LAS as an active ingredient, while Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a low irritative property and good biodegradability, making it a more suitable alternative.

Personal care application
The mildness of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is comparable to that of AES, while LAS and AES are much more irritating than Alpha olefin sulphonate powder. Thus Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a wide range of use in personal care products. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is extremely stable under acidic conditions, and normal human skin is weakly acidic (pH about 5.5), so it is suitable to use Alpha olefin sulphonate powder as a component of personal washing products. Shampoos with Alpha olefin sulphonate powder as the main active ingredient are more foamable than with K12.

Other applications
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a wide range of applications in the textile printing and dyeing industry, petrochemicals, tertiary oil recovery, and industrial cleaning. It can also be used as a concrete density improver, foam wallboard, fire-fighting foaming agent. It can also be used as an emulsifier, wetting agent, etc.

Examining Tomorrow’s Surfactant Personalities: Alpha Olefin Sulfonate in Personal Care
Non-sulfate anionic surfactants are often used in cleansing products for personal care, hard surfaces, laundry and industrial applications. In personal care alone, they range in variety; although notably, cleansers with added hair color-retention benefits and formulas positioned for the hair, scalp and body represent the segments in highest demand. Due to these broad product applications, customizable performance attributes and biodegradability, the use of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS) surfactants has increased dramatically.

The most common Alpha olefin sulphonate powder used in personal care is sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, which functions as a detergent, wetting agent and emulsifier depending on the application. When properly formulated, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder imparts viscosity, a consumer-acceptable foaming profile and quick flash foam to produce a stable lather, among other benefits.

In addition, the surfactant maintains performance at alkaline and acidic ranges, allowing flexibility for formulators. This stability is attributed to the sulfonate groups covalently bonded to a carbon; conversely, sulfate-based surfactants tend to hydrolyze below pH 4 due to inorganic ester bonds that cleave and yield a sulfate anion and an alcohol. The pH stability of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has generated additional interest over lauryl sulfates and lauryl ether sulfates for both claims and performance. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder also allows the material to be provided as a preservative-free aqueous solution, using excess alkalinity for preservation.

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS) have been used successfully for many years in laundry and personal-care products throughout Asia. Among their documented positive attributes are good cleaning and high foaming in both soft and hard water, rapid biodegradability, and good skin mildness. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has commonly been marketed as approximately 40%-active aqueous solutions. However, with the increased importance of compact powder detergents produced by processes other than spray drying, high-active forms of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder including 70%-active pastes and 90+%-active powders are now being utilized for that product sector. In this regard, the rheological properties of non-Newtonian Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and AOS/additive pastes at relevant process temperatures were measured and found potentially suitable for agglomeration processes. Also, the relationship of AOS powder particle size to surfactant solubility at various wash conditions was examined to allow determination of the optimal size for both detergency and processing of laundry powders. Both paste rheology and powder morphology are critical factors for the successful use of high-active Alpha olefin sulphonate powder in compact powder detergents.

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is a pale yellow 40% aqueous solution of sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder combines the advantages of high foaming power, good emulsification, mildness to the skin, and excellent lime soap dispersion to give the formulator maximum flexibility in the preparation of light and heavy-duty cleaners. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is also suitable for use in acidic formulations such as those containing alpha hydroxyl acids or salicylic acid. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is perfect for sulfate-free personal care and detergent products.

What Is Alpha olefin sulphonate powder?
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate) are mixtures of long chain sulfonate salts prepared by the sulfonation of alpha olefins. The numbers indicate the average lengths of the carbon chains of the alpha olefins. In cosmetics and personal care products, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder are used mainly in shampoos and bath and shower products
Why is Alpha olefin sulphonate powder used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder clean the skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away.

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is an olefin featured by the position of solid bond (reactive unsaturation) at the two end carbons in carbon chains. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and their derivatives are used as comonomers in polymer such as low density polyethylenes for the properties of lighter, thinner, better flexibility and more tearing resistance. Alpha olefin sulphonate powders are used in the production of linear plasticizers, oxo-alcohols, motor fuels, lubricants, automotive additives, biodegradble surfactants, paper size, and in a wide range of specialty applications in the production of mercaptans, flavors and fragrances, alkyl metals, halides, alkyl silanes.
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is used primarily as a detergent cleansing agent, but is potentially drying and can aggravate skin. Can be derived from coconut. It’s tricky to include in formulas due to stability issues, but it does produce copious foam.

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder CAS # 68439-57-6 & 7757-82-6 SYNONYM FORMULA CnH2n-1SO3Na (n= 14 - 16) TYPICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ACTIVITY 90% Min. MOISTURE 2.0% Max. PH 7.0 - 10.0 (10% in water) APPEARANCE Cream colored flake at 25C COLOR 0 - 275 Klett NOTES Approximately 90 - 95% sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts. Remaining 5-10% Sodium Sulfate. Useful as an emulsifier and foam booster in various preparations, also functions as a wetting agent. CLASS Emulsifiers, Industrial Chemicals FUNCTIONS Humectants & Emollients, Emulsifier INDUSTRY Industrial Alpha olefin sulphonate powder Select Size Deep-Cleansing Primary Surfactant Part Number: SRF-ALOS-01 Availability: In Stock Int. Shipping: HS Code 3402110000 CHOOSE OPTIONS Sizes * Quantity Share| Description Examples Description: Mild anionic, high-foaming & well-emulsifying surfactant. Made primarily from coconut oils. Water-soluble, pH: 8 (10% solution), 40% active substances. Yellowish liquid, slightly viscous, faint odor. CAS: 68439-57-6 INCI Name: Sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate Benefits: Mild primary surfactant with excellent cleansing and degreasing properties (but non-drying on skin & mucous membranes) Good wetting effect, foam booster, slight viscosity enhancer Easily compatible with other surfactants including non-ionic, amphoteric or anionic co-surfactants Can be used for making sulfate-free cleansing products Use: Can be added to formulas as is. Recommended use level is 4-30% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only. Applications: Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, various personal care cleansing products. Country of Origin: USA Raw material source: Ethylene, coconut oil Manufacture: Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts prepared by the sulfonation of alpha olefins. Alpha olefin sulphonate powdere are produced by oligomerization of ethylene and by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis followed by purification. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components) Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components Abstract Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS) have been used successfully for many years in laundry and personal-care products throughout Asia. Among their documented positive attributes are good cleaning and high foaming in both soft and hard water, rapid biodegradability, and good skin mildness. AOS has commonly been marketed as approximately 40%-active aqueous solutions. However, with the increased importance of compact powder detergents produced by processes other than spray drying, high-active forms of AOS including 70%-active pastes and 90+%-active powders are now being utilized for that product sector. In this regard, the rheological properties of non-Newtonian Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and AOS/additive pastes at relevant process temperatures were measured and found potentially suitable for agglomeration processes. Also, the relationship of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder particle size to surfactant solubility at various wash conditions was examined to allow determination of the optimal size for both detergency and processing of laundry powders. Both paste rheology and powder morphology are critical factors for the successful use of high-active Alpha olefin sulphonate powder in compact powder detergents.

Key Words Alpha olefin sulfonate detergent powder surfactant Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate for Cleanser, Aos 92% Powder Get Latest Price Min. Order: 10 Tons Port: Chongqing, China Production Capacity: 500mmt/Month Payment Terms: L/C, T/T, Western Union Appearance: Powder Usage: Water Treatment Chemicals Color: White Transport Package: 25kg/Bag Trademark: UE Origin: Sichuan Contact NowRequest SampleCustomized Request Leave a message. Inquiry Basket Favorites Share Basic Info Model NO. AOS Product Description Customer Question & Answer Ask something for more details Description: It is an anionic surfactant and can be called AOS, having excellent decontamination, foaming and emulsification capacity and foaming stability; Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is extremely soluble in water and has extremely strong lime soap dispersing and softening water capacity; It has good biodegradability and is gentle to skin and has good compatibility; Products containing Alpha olefin sulphonate powder are rich in foaming, tender and feels well and easy to rinse; It can be used in matters with wide range of pH value. Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate for Cleanser, Aos 92% Powder Application: It is widely used in all kinds of lavation cosmetics such as laundry detergent, compound soap, dish washing detergent and it is the preferred raw material of non-phosphate detergent; It can be used in cleaning cosmetics such as shampoo, bath lotion and facial cleanser etc., it can also be used in industrial detergent such as oil field, mine, construction, fire protection and textile dying. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS) Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) chlick for more Other names: Alpha Olefin Sulfonate; Sodium Linear Alpha Olefin Sulfonate; Alpha olefin sulphonate powder CAS number: 68439-57-6 Molecular formula: R-CH=CH-(CH2)n-SO3Na, R=C14~1 Characteristics: Sodium alpha olefin sulfonate has the following features: 100% biodegradability Good wetting, foaming, detergency, emulsifying property Little skin irritant Good calcium soap dispersion and anti-hard water performances Dissolves in water and rinsed easily Good Stability, good compatibility with other kinds of surfactants.

Alpha Olefin Sulfonates, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder, liquid AOS is a third generation surfactant having excellent properties in wetting, blending, emulsification, solubility, good stability at high temperature, and detergency. It has high foaming characteristics, mildness, less resistant to hard water and excellent bio-degradable. AOS 1416 is used for high foaming liquid detergents, high quality sampoo, soap, bubble baths and light-duty liquid detergents. AOS 1418 is used for heavy-duty laundry formulations. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS) is the sodium salt of alpha olefin sulphonate (SAOS), commonly known as Alpha olefin sulphonate powder. Alfodet L46 is a detergent active of the anionic class. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is manufactured by continuous sulphonation of high-quality ethylene-based alpha olefins with sulphur trioxide in a specially-designed modern ‘Ballestra' continuous thin-film sulphonation reactor, followed by neutralisation and hydrolysis. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS) is an extremely light coloured liquid, thanks to efficient sulphonation, with low inorganic salt and un-sulphonated matter. No bleaching of the neutralised AOS is done after hydrolysis, ensuring that all supplies of Alfodet L46 are safe sultones within tolerable limits.

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is an effective emulsifier and has excellent foaming characteristics. Its resistance to water hardness and other metallic ions is very good, and it is stable over a wide pH range. It is superior to conventional detergent actives with regard to bio-degradability, mildness to skin, cold-water solubility, rinsability, flash foaming, and detergency in hard water. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder is compatible with other surfactants like linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LABS) and SLS, including soap. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder helps to overcome the sting caused by conventional detergent actives. A combination of LABS and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder in certain proportions can yield synergistic detergent action, which can result in improved performance of a given total active or reduced cost for a given performance. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder (AOS) is suitable as an active for general detergent products such as detergent cakes and powders, toilet and laundry soaps, liquid detergents for fine fabrics, dish- and floor-washing liquid, woolen- and carpet-washing applications, scourers and shampoos, bubble baths and shower gels. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder liquid can replace LABS in detergent powder by incorporation at a 1.5 per cent active level or higher, depending on moisture level adjustment in the final product.

Description: Mild anionic, high-foaming & well-emulsifying surfactant. Made primarily from coconut oils. Stable at a wide pH range and can therefore be used in acidic environments. pH: 8 (10% solution), 40% active substances. Yellowish liquid, slightly viscous, faint odor.
CAS: 68439-57-6
INCI Name: Sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate
Benefits:
Mild primary surfactant with excellent cleansing and degreasing properties (but non-drying on skin & mucous membranes)
Good wetting effect, foam booster, slight viscosity enhancer
Easily compatible with other surfactants including non-ionic, amphoteric or anionic co-surfactants
Can be used for making sulfate-free cleansing products
Use: Can be added to formulas as is. Recommended use level is 4-30% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only.
Applications: Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, various personal care cleansing products.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Ethylene, coconut oil
Manufacture: Alpha olefin suflonate is a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts prepared by the sulfonation of alpha olefins. Alpha-olefin sulfonate are produced by oligomerization of ethylene and by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis followed by purification.

Applications
Sulfate-free shampoo
All purpose cleaning
Bar soap
Body wash
Facial cleansers
Hand dishwashing
Vehicle wash
Industrial foaming applications
Commercial & household laundry
Liquid hand soap

Alpha olefin sulphonate powder 40% (Alpha olefin sulphonate powder 40%) is a formaldehyde free solution of sodium C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate preserved with MCI/MI. It can be used in variety of applications due to its excellent viscosity, hard water stability, detergency, foam characteristics, and pH stability over a broad pH range. Alpha olefin sulphonate powder 40% is a milder surfactant compared to lauryl sulfates and is used in high performing sulfate-free, shampoos, body wash, hand soap and pet care formulations. It is highly effective in unloading undesirable liquids and particulates from gas producing wells and exhibits exceptional thermal stability up to 400° F. This product is readily biodegradable.

The present invention relates to a process for preparing an aqueous solution of a C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate, wherein the aqueous solution has a Klett color of less than 12, when diluted with water to a 5% solution.
The present invention relates to a method of producing a colorless aqueous solution of an alpha olefin sulfonate which can be subsequently used in the formation of cleaning compositions.

Background of the Invention
Alpha olefin sulfonates are used in liquid dish cleaning compositions and hard surface cleaning compositions. Commercial alpha olefin sulfonate surfactants are usually supplied as a 35 to 45 wt. % aqueous solution. These solutions have a distinctive yellowish color which limits the use of alpha olefin sulfonate surfactant in colorless liquid cleaning compositions.
The present inventions teach a method of producing a colorless aqueous solution of 35 wt. % to 45 wt. % of alpha olefin sulfonate from a commercial 35 wt. % to 45 wt. % aqueous solution of alpha olefin sulfonate which is yellowish in color. The addition of hydrogen peroxide and caustic soda to the commercially aqueous solution of the alpha olefin sulfonate causes oxidation of the containments which cause the yellowish color.

Summary of the Invention
The instant invention relates to a process for producing an aqueous solution of about 5 wt. % of a C-14-C1 Q alpha olefin sulfonate which has a Klett color of less than about 12, preferably less than about 11 and most preferably less than about 10.
The present invention also relates to 30 to 40 wt. % solution of a C-|4-C-j6 alpha olefin sulfonate. When the 30 to 40 wt. % solution of the C14-C1 alpha olefin sulfonate is diluted with water to a 5 wt. % aqueous solution of the C-| 4-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate, the 5 wt. % solution of the C14-C1 Q alpha olefin sulfonate has a Klett color of less than about 12, more preferably less than about 11 and most preferably less than about 10.

The present invention further relates to cleaning compositions having improved color. Detailed Description of the Invention
The present invention relates to a process for forming a solution of 30 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a C-14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate and 60 wt. % to 70 wt. % of water, wherein the solution, when diluted to 5 wt. %, with distilled water has a Klett color of less than 12, preferably less than 11 and most preferably less than 10 which comprises the steps of:
(a) forming a solution having a pH of 10 to 12 by adding of 0.001 wt. % to 0.1 wt. % of sodium hydroxide to 99.9 wt. % to 99.999 wt. % of an initial solution of 30 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate and 40 wt. % to 60 wt. % of water having a pH of 7.5 to 9.5, wherein said initial solution when diluted to 5 wt. % of C14-
C-| β alpha olefin sulfonate has a Klett color of greater than 20;
(b) adding 1 wt. % to 2 wt. % of a 25 wt. % to 35 wt. % hydrogen peroxide solution to said 30 wt. % to 40 wt. % solution of alpha olefin sulfonate;
(c) mixing for 6 hours to 48 hours at 77°F to 150°F the 30 wt. % to 40 wt. % solution of C14-C15 alpha olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide, wherein said solution has a pH of about 7 to about 9;
(d) adding 0.001 wt. % to 0.005 wt. % of an alkali metal hydroxide such as sodium hydroxide to said 30 wt. % to 40 wt. % solution of C14-C16 alpha olefin solution, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide to form said color improved solution of said C-| 4-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate having a pH of about 10 to about 12 which when diluted to 5 wt. % of said C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate has a Klett color of less than 12, preferably less than 11 , and most preferably less than 10.

The present invention also relates to a solution of 30 wt. % to 40 wt. % of a C-14-C1 β alpha olefin sulfonate and 60 wt. % to 70 wt. % of water which said solution has a pH of about 10 to about 12 and when diluted to 5 wt. % of said C14-C1 Q alpha olefin sulfonate has a Klett color of less than 12, preferably less than 11 and most preferably less than 10.
An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning composition having improved color wherein said cleaning composition contains an aqueous solution of a C-|4-C-|6 alpha olefin sulfonate, wherein a 5 wt. % aqueous solution of said C-14-C15 alpha olefin sulfonate has a Klett color of less than 12, preferably less than 11 and most preferably less than 10.
The present invention also relates to light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising approximately by weight:
(a) 3% to 50% of a 30% to 40% aqueous solution of a C-| 4-C1 Q alpha olefin sulfonate, wherein the 30% to 40% aqueous solution of said C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate which has a Klett color of less than 12 when diluted with water to a 5% aqueous solution of said C14-C16 alpha olefin sulfonate; (b) 0.5% to 35% of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, ethoxylated/propoxylated nonionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactants, amine oxide surfactants, alkyl monoalkanol amide, paraffin sulfonate surfactants, linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactants, alkyl sulfate surfactants, ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, C-|2_Cl4 fatty acid alkanol amides, and alkyl polyglucoside surfactants and mixtures thereof.

Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Application of washing powder
The decontamination test showed that LAS and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder showed good synergy in both phosphorous powder and phosphorus-free powder. Among the phosphorous detergent, LAS: Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has the most significant synergy at 8:2. In the non-phosphorous washing powder with LAS and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder as anionic active ingredients, the decontamination of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder increased significantly when the proportion of anionic active components was greater than 20 %. The decontamination synergy of Alpha olefin sulphonate powder in phosphorus-free washing powder is more prominent than that in phosphorous powder.
Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and enzymes have better solubility. The activity of residual enzymes in detergent solutions containing domestic proteinases and imported proteinases(such as Savnase) was compared. Over time, the residual enzyme activity of anionic active groups divided into pure LAS was low. The residual enzyme activity is higher in detergent solution with Alpha olefin sulphonate powder partial replacement or all substitution of LAS.

There is little difference between Alpha olefin sulphonate powder and LAS decontamination at higher temperatures and prolonged washing(eg, 60 °C or more, 1 hour washing). However, when washing at room temperature(10-40 °C, washing 10-29 minutes), Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has higher decontamination power than LAS. Compared with LAS, Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has a strong hard water resistance, so it also shows Alpha olefin sulphonate powder advantages in areas with higher hard water.
LAS is superior to oil/granular decontamination, while non-ions such as fatty alcohol ether are most suitable for washing dirt and dirt on the skin. The combination of the two can achieve good decontamination effects, and Alpha olefin sulphonate powder has good decontamination effects on sebum and oily and powdery dirt.
The amount of ash deposition on the fabric after washing the fabric with apatite washing powder containing 4 A zeolite, soda and soda. The phosphorous washing powder that replaces LAS with Alpha olefin sulphonate powder part is smaller than the phosphorous washing powder that uses LAS alone. After washing, the gray deposition of the fabric is small, not easy to knot, and yellowing. (reference formula)