Mosselman Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (68439-57-6)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts

INCI Name

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Agrochemical Functions

Foaming Agent,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Anionic)

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Foam Booster,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Anionic)

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Foam Booster,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Anionic)

CAS No.

68439-57-6

EC No.

270-407-8

Technologies

Agrochemicals,

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients

Drift Control, Foam Markers & Thickeners,

Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Foam Control Agents

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Anionic Surfactants

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Anionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleansing,

Compatibility,

Degreasing,

Detergency,

Emulsifying,

Foam Enhancement,

Good Wetting Properties,

Non-Drying,

Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Agrochemicals Features

Improves Wetting

HII Features

Degreasing,

Detergency,

Emulsifying,

Excellent Cleaning Performance,

Foam Enhancement,

Increases Viscosity,

Wetting

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care

HI&I Care — Home Care

Dish Care,

Laundry & Fabric Care,

Surface Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Commercial Laundry,

Industrial Cleaning

Application Format

Rinse Off

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Bubble Bath

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses

Home Care Applications

Detergents

I&I Cleaning Applications

Detergents

Use Level

4-30

Applications & Uses

• Mild primary anionic surfactant with good wetting effect and emulsifyng properties
• Foam booster
• Excellent cleansing & degreasing properties (but non-drying on skin & mucous membranes)
• Slight viscosity enhancer,
• Compatible with other surfactants including non-ionic, amphoteric or anionic co-surfactants
• Body washes
• Shampoos
• Bubble baths
• Personal care cleansing products
• Use level: 4-30% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Oily clear liquid

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 6	—	—
Dry Content	40.5-43.5	%	—
pH (1% Solution)	6-9	—	—
Residual Oil Content	max. 2.5	%	—
Sodium Sulphate Content	max. 3	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cans,

Drums,

Totes (IBC)

Packaging Information

150 kg drums, 1000 kg IBC’s, 25 kg cans