SODIUM C14-C16 OLEFIN SULFONATE

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is an anionic surfactant typically supplied as an aqueous solution or paste and used for high-foaming cleansing performance in personal care and household products.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is valued for strong detergency, robust foam, and good performance in hard water, and Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is widely used in shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, and cleaning formulations.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate can be more cleansing and potentially more drying than milder surfactants, so Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is often balanced with amphoteric and nonionic co-surfactants and conditioning agents to improve mildness and after-feel.

CAS Number: Mixture (UVCB; supplier-specific for alpha-olefin sulfonates)
EC Number: Mixture (UVCB; supplier-specific)
Molecular Formula: Variable (mixture of alkenesulfonates and hydroxyalkanesulfonates)
Molecular Weight: Variable (mixture; chain length distribution dependent)

Synonyms: Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Olefin Sulfonate C14-16, C14-16 AOS, Alpha Olefin Sulfonate C14-16, Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium AOS, Sodium C14-16 Alkenesulfonate, Sodium Hydroxyalkanesulfonate (component class), Anionic Surfactant AOS, High-Foaming Surfactant, Olefin Sulfonate Detergent, Sodium C14-C16 AOS, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, SODIUM C14-C16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium C14 C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium C14-C16 Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium C14-16 Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (C14-C16), Sodium AOS (C14-C16), AOS, AOS (Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate), Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Salt (C14-C16), C14-C16 Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Salt, C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Salt, C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Salt, Sodium Olefin Sulfonate (C14-C16), Sodium Olefin Sulfonate (C14-16), Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Salt (C14-C16), Sodium Alkene Sulfonate (C14-C16), Sodium Alkenesulfonate (C14-C16), Sodium Alkene Sulfonate, C14-C16 Alkene Sulfonate Sodium Salt, C14-C16 Alkenesulfonate Sodium Salt, Sodium Linear Olefin Sulfonate (C14-C16), Sodium Linear Alkene Sulfonate (C14-C16), Sodium Linear Alkenesulfonate (C14-C16), Sodium AOS 14-16, Sodium AOS 14/16, Sodium AOS 1416 (variant), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (INCI), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (INCI), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (surfactant), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (anionic surfactant), Anionic Surfactant (AOS C14-C16), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Detergent, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing Agent, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Foaming Agent, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate High Foaming Surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Shampoo Surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Body Wash Surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Soap Alternative (use context), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Primary Surfactant (use context), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Secondary Surfactant (use context), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Wetting Agent, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Dispersant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Solubilizer, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Industrial Cleaner Surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Household Cleaner Surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate Hard Surface Cleaner Surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) paste (common supply form), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) powder (common supply form), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) needles (common supply form), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) solution (common supply form), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate 40% (common grade), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate 35% (common grade), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate 30% (common grade), Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate (C14-C16 AOS), C14-C16 AOS Sodium Salt, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate blend, Sodium Olefin Sulfonate blend (C14-C16), Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate blend (C14-C16)

APPLICATIONS

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in shampoos to provide strong cleansing and abundant foam.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into clarifying shampoos to remove oils, styling residues, and buildup effectively.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in men’s shampoos where high foam and strong detergency are preferred.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in body washes to deliver rich lather and effective soil removal.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into shower gels to improve foam stability and rinse-clean feel.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in sport and active-lifestyle cleansers where strong cleansing is desired after sweating.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in hand soaps to provide fast, high-foam cleaning performance.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into liquid soaps to improve grease cutting and rinse clarity.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in kitchen hand soaps where oily soil removal is important.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in facial cleansers in selected formulations where deeper cleansing is desired and mildness is balanced.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into acne-prone skin cleansers to improve cleansing of sebum-rich skin.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in exfoliating cleansers to help suspend and rinse away particulate soils.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in bubble baths to create abundant, stable foam in warm water.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into bath foams to maintain foam volume and improve consumer sensory experience.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in children’s bath products at optimized levels with mildness boosters.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in sulfate-free cleansing systems as an alternative anionic surfactant when “sulfate-free” labeling is desired.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into surfactant blends with amphoterics to reduce irritation potential.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in shampoos with conditioning polymers to improve after-feel while maintaining foam.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in household cleaners to provide wetting and detergency on hard surfaces.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into all-purpose cleaners to improve soil removal and foam control in compatible systems.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in bathroom cleaners to improve wetting and removal of soap scum and soils.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in dishwashing liquids to improve grease cutting and foam persistence.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into manual dish detergents to maintain foam under oily load.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in cleaning concentrates to provide strong performance after dilution.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in industrial and institutional cleaners to improve wetting and detergency in high-soil environments.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into vehicle wash products to improve foaming and cleaning of road soils.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in pressure-wash foams to create clingy foam that improves contact time.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in detergent powders and liquids in some systems as a high-foaming anionic surfactant.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into laundry boosters to improve wetting and soil removal.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in specialty detergents where strong cleaning and hard-water tolerance are desired.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in foam boosters and co-surfactant blends to increase foam volume and stability.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is incorporated into fragrance-rich cleansers to help solubilize perfume oils with appropriate solubilizers.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is valued because Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate delivers robust foam, strong detergency, and reliable performance in hard water and high-soil applications.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used as an anionic surfactant in personal care cleansing products.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in shampoos to provide strong cleansing and high foam.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps remove sebum and styling buildup from hair and scalp.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in clarifying shampoos designed for deep cleansing.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports removal of heavy oils, silicones, and waxy residues.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps restore light feel to hair after buildup.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in body washes and shower gels for robust cleansing.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports rich lather and a clean rinse profile.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps create a “squeaky clean” feel when formulated strongly.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in facial cleansers for oily skin when strong cleansing is needed.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports removal of sunscreen and excess sebum.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps improve freshness perception after washing.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in men’s grooming cleansers for high foam and strong cleansing.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports products designed for oily scalp and body skin.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps deliver quick-clean performance in simple routines.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in hand soaps to provide effective soil removal.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports good foam and rinse feel in liquid soaps.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps remove grease and dirt from hands in frequent washing.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in bar soap syndet products as part of anionic surfactant blends.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports cleansing bars with strong foam and good hardness.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps improve lather volume in synthetic detergent bars.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in shaving gels and shaving foams as a primary foaming surfactant in some systems.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports dense foam and good rinse in shave products.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps lift soils and oils while enabling glide when balanced with humectants.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in bubble bath products to provide abundant foam.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports stable bubbles and strong foam volume.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps deliver fun, high-foam bath experiences.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in kids’ shampoos when high foam is desired and mildness is managed by formulation.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports tear-reduction concepts through careful blending and conditioning.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps produce good cleansing in low-dose systems.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in anti-dandruff shampoos as the main cleanser supporting delivery of anti-dandruff actives.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports removal of flakes and oils that feed Malassezia.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps improve scalp cleanliness to support active performance.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in scalp scrubs and exfoliating shampoos to provide cleansing alongside exfoliants.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports foaming in products containing scrub particles.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps suspend exfoliating particles when rheology is optimized.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in micellar-style cleansers and cleansing waters in some formats.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports solubilization of oils and soils in water-based solutions.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps improve removal of makeup and sunscreen when designed for rinse-off.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in makeup brush cleaners and sponge cleansers.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports fast removal of oily makeup residues.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps restore clean feel and reduces residual odor on tools.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in household dishwashing liquids for grease cutting.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports high foam and strong degreasing in dish soaps.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps lift oily soils from dishes and cookware.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in hard-surface cleaners for kitchens and bathrooms.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports wetting and soil removal on tiles, sinks, and countertops.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps emulsify oily residues for easier rinsing.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in floor cleaners to improve soil removal and rinsing.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports controlled foam in mop-bucket cleaning.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps reduce streaks by improving wetting and lift.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is used in laundry detergents as a primary anionic surfactant.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate supports removal of oily stains and particulate soils.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate helps deliver strong performance in powder and liquid laundry products.

DESCRIPTION

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is produced by sulfonation of alpha olefins followed by neutralization, and the final material contains a mixture of alkenesulfonates and hydroxyalkanesulfonates.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong anionic surfactant, and Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate provides high foam and effective soil removal across a wide pH range.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is often supplied as a 35–45% active aqueous solution or paste, and viscosity depends on active level, salt content, and temperature.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate can be more irritating than some milder surfactants, so Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is frequently formulated with amphoteric surfactants such as cocamidopropyl betaine and with emollients to improve mildness.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate has good hard-water tolerance, and this supports performance in regions with high mineral content water.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate is compatible with many nonionic surfactants and polymers, but electrolyte and pH adjustments can influence viscosity and clarity.

Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate should be stored in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place and protected from freezing, because freezing can cause phase separation in some commercial grades.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate should be handled with appropriate PPE to avoid eye contact and repeated skin contact with concentrated product.
Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate should be used according to supplier specifications and applicable regulations for the intended market and product category.

PROPERTIES

Common Name: Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate
Chemical Type: Anionic surfactant (alpha-olefin sulfonate mixture)
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid or paste (as supplied; grade dependent)
Odor: Mild characteristic odor
Active Matter: Typically 35–45% in commercial solutions (supplier dependent)
Solubility: Soluble in water; forms micellar solutions
pH (as supplied): Typically alkaline to near neutral depending on grade
Foam: High foam volume and good foam stability
Detergency: Strong soil and oil removal performance
Hard Water Tolerance: Good tolerance to calcium and magnesium ions
Viscosity Behavior: Salt and electrolyte sensitive; temperature dependent
Compatibility: Compatible with many surfactants; mildness improved with amphoterics and nonionics
Stability: Stable under recommended storage; protect from freezing and extreme heat
Storage Temperature: 10–30°C, tightly closed; avoid frost
Shelf Life: Typically 12–24 months in original sealed packaging (supplier dependent)

FIRST AID

Inhalation:
Move to fresh air if mists are inhaled.
Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation persists.
Avoid breathing aerosols during spraying and high-shear operations.

Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water after contact.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.

Eye Contact:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, then continue rinsing.
Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists.

Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water.
Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs or if a significant amount is swallowed.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Note to Physicians:
Treat symptomatically.
No specific antidote is required.
Provide supportive care based on exposure route and symptoms.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Use appropriate PPE including gloves and safety glasses, especially when handling concentrated solutions.
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact.
Wash hands after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking.

Ventilation:
Use general ventilation for normal handling.
Use local exhaust if mists may be generated.
Avoid aerosol formation in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation.

Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place.
Protect from freezing to prevent phase separation and viscosity changes.
Keep containers properly labeled and protected from contamination.

Spill and Leak Procedures:
Contain spills and absorb with inert material.
Clean surfaces thoroughly because surfactants can create slip hazards.
Dispose of waste according to local regulations and facility procedures.

Handling Precautions:
Optimize surfactant blend and salt curve to achieve the desired viscosity and mildness profile for the finished product.
Verify compatibility with electrolytes, polymers, and preservatives to prevent haze, precipitation, or viscosity drift.
Rotate stock using FIFO practices to maintain consistent quality and predictable performance.