AOS (Alpha Olefin Sulphonate)
CₙH₂ₙ₋₁SO₃Na | CAS: 68439-57-6 | HS: 34021300
Product Description
Alpha Olefin Sulphonate is a mild, high-foaming anionic surfactant increasingly used as a SLES alternative and performance enhancer in personal care and household cleaning formulations. Its unique combination of excellent foaming, good hard water tolerance, salt stability, and superior skin mildness profile makes it particularly well-suited for baby care products, sensitive skin cleansers, and premium shampoo and body wash formulations. AOS also performs well in alkaline environments, making it effective in heavy-duty industrial cleaners. MITCHEM exports both liquid and powder forms to personal care and detergent formulators.
Applications by Industry
Used in baby shampoo, sensitive skin body wash, and mild facial cleansers where a combination of effective cleansing, high foam, and minimal irritation is required.
Blended with SLES to improve foam quality, wet hair feel, and formulation stability; AOS contributes viscosity building and salt compatibility.
Applied in liquid detergents, dishwashing liquids, and hard-surface cleaners where stability in alkaline conditions and hard water tolerance are requirements.
Used in foam fire suppression systems (AFFF), foam-based soil remediation, and enhanced oil recovery applications where stable foam generation is critical.