
Colonial AOS-40
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INCI: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Product Categories: Emulsifier, Surfactant
Colonial AOS-40 is a pale yellow 40% aqueous solution of sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate. Colonial AOS-40 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. It is also suitable for use in acidic formulations such as those containing alpha hydroxyl acids or salicylic acid.
This product is perfect for sulfate-free personal care and detergent products. It is readily biodegradable per OECD 301 methods. This product meets the criteria for a surfactant under the EU Detergents Regulation (EC) 648/2004.
Colonial AOS-40 UP is another grade available and self-preserved by a higher pH.
Features & Benefits of Colonial AOS-40
- Excellent cost/performance characteristics and foam properties
- Improved mildness over lauryl sulfates
- Excellent viscosity and foam characteristics
- More stable than alcohol sulfates over a broad pH range
- Fully compatible with other anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants
- Readily biodegradable
Applications
- Economical and high-performing sulfate-free, biodegradable shampoos
- Hand soaps and shower gels
- Car washing compounds
- Light-duty liquid detergents
- Heavy-duty laundry detergents
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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate