Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate, AOS, 100 g

Key benefits

• Very high foaming – creates a rich and stable foam.
• Strong cleansing ability – effectively removes sebum, impurities and styling residues.
• Stable performance even in harder water and in various surfactant systems.
• Good compatibility in combinations with other surfactants when the formulation is properly designed.

Suitable for products such as

• shampoos and hair cleansing products
• shower gels and liquid soaps
• bubble baths
• facial and body cleansing gels
• foaming scrubs and washing pastes
• household cleaning products

Use in formulation

• Water‑soluble; processed in the aqueous phase of the formulation.
• Miscible with amphoteric and nonionic surfactants (e.g. betaines, glucosides), which help to reduce the final “degreasing” strength.
• Compatible with humectants and water‑based actives; compatibility with a specific preservative depends on the system type and pH.
• When combined with cationic substances, a decrease in efficacy or the formation of haze may occur (typical for anionic–cationic interactions).
• It is recommended to add it during the cooling phase (at a temperature below 40 °C).
• In practice, the dosage is adjusted according to the product type, target cleansing strength and surfactant combination.

Safety and storage

• Intended exclusively for use in rinse‑off cosmetic products.
• Avoid contact with eyes; in case of eye contact, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
• When working with the raw material, observe safety principles and use suitable protective equipment.
• Store in a dry place, in a well‑closed container and away from direct sunlight.

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