Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) Full English Product Introduction
1. Basic Product Information
Full Name: Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate
Abbreviation: AOS
INCI Name: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CAS No.: 68439-57-6
Category: Third-generation high-performance anionic surfactant
Main Raw Material: C14-C16 alpha olefin via sulfonation and neutralization reactionYeser Chem...
Main Commercial Grades
Grade Active Content Appearance Main Advantage
AOS 35% Liquid 34~36% Pale yellow transparent viscous liquid Easy dosing, convenient for liquid detergent formulas
AOS 38% Liquid 37~39% Light amber clear liquid Stable concentration, most widely exported standard model
AOS 92% Powder ≥92% White/light yellow loose powder Low transportation cost, ideal for powder detergent & solid soap
2. Core Product Advantages
Superior Anti-hardwater & Calcium Soap Dispersion
Performs stably in high-hardness water without foam collapse, far better anti-hardwater capacity than LAS and AES. Prevents dirt redeposition effectively during washingAslan.
Rich, Stable & Dense Foam
Fast foaming, long-lasting creamy lather; excellent detergency against sebum, oil and daily stains, great for high-foam cleaning formulas.
Mild & Low Irritation
Less irritating to skin and eyes than SLES & LAS, suitable for baby care and sensitive skin cleansing products, leaving non-dry skin feeling after rinse-off.
Excellent Compatibility
Perfectly compatible with anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactants (AES, LABSA, CAB-35, APG etc.), creates obvious synergistic cleaning effect to reduce total formula dosageYeser Chem....
Eco-friendly & Fully Biodegradable
High biodegradation rate, phosphorus-free, meets EU REACH and global environmental detergent standardsAslan.
Wide pH Adaptability
Stable within pH 6~12; not recommended for long-term use under strong acidic environment (pH<4, easy hydrolysis).
3. Detailed Application Fields
Household Cleaning & Daily Washing
Washing powder, phosphorus-free detergent, laundry liquid, laundry pods, compound soap
Dishwashing liquid, fruit & vegetable cleaner, multi-purpose household degreaser
Often compounded with LABSA to boost overall detergency and reduce formula cost.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Shampoo, body wash, bubble bath, facial cleanser, hand sanitizer, baby bath products.
Matched with betaine surfactants to balance mildness, foam and cleansing power.
Industrial & Special Industry
Textile printing & dyeing: Fabric scouring agent, degreaser, wetting penetrant for pretreatment
Petroleum industry: Tertiary oil recovery foaming agent, drilling fluid additive
Fire fighting: Foaming agent for fire extinguishing foam
Construction & mining: Concrete air-entraining agent, mineral flotation auxiliary
Agricultural chemicals: Pesticide emulsifier and penetration aid
4. Standard Technical Specifications
Liquid AOS (35%/38%)
Appearance: Pale yellow to light amber transparent liquid
Active matter: 35±2% / 38±1%
pH (1% aqueous solution): 7.5 ~ 9.5
Sodium sulfate: ≤3.0%
Free oil: ≤1.2%
Hazen color: ≤100
AOS 92% Powder
Active matter: ≥92%
Appearance: White pale yellow powder
Whiteness ≥70
Free alkali (as NaOH) ≤0.8%
Moisture & volatile matter ≤5.5%
5. Packaging & Storage
Liquid AOS: 200kg plastic drum / 1000L IBC tote tank
AOS Powder: 25kg kraft paper composite bag
Storage: Seal and store in cool, dry, ventilated warehouse; avoid direct sunlight and freezing temperature; shelf life 12 months under proper storageAslan.
6. Short B2B Selling Copy (For International Platforms)
AOS (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate) is premium anionic surfactant with outstanding hard water resistance, rich stable foam, low irritation and complete biodegradability.
It is widely used in laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, body wash, baby care products, textile auxiliaries and oilfield foaming agents.
We supply 35% liquid, 38% liquid and 92% powder AOS with stable quality and REACH certification.
7. SEO Titles for Alibaba & Made-in-China
High Foam AOS Alpha Olefin Sulfonate 38% Liquid Surfactant for Dishwashing Liquid
92% AOS Powder Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate for Washing Powder & Compound Soap
Anti Hard Water AOS Anionic Surfactant Compound with LABSA AES Laundry Detergent Raw Material
Mild Low Irritation AOS for Baby Shampoo Body Wash Personal Care Cleanser
REACH Certified AOS Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Textile Scouring Agent & Oilfield Foamer



| Item | Specification |
| Appearance |
Light yellow transparent liquid |
| Active Matter (%) | 34-36 |
| Unsulfonated Matter (%) | ≤ 1.75 |
| Sodium Sulfate (%) | ≤ 1.4 |
| Free Alkali (%, as NaOH) | ≤ 0.35 |
| pH Value (1% Active Solution) | 9.0-11.0 |
| Color (5% Active Solution, Hazen) | ≤ 100 |
