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Alpha Olefin Sulfonate

This document discusses the properties and applications of alpha olefin sulfonate. It is a yellow liquid with an average molecular weight of 325g/mole and density of 1.07g/cc. It has good biodegradability and is used in personal care products like baby products, skin creams, and shampoos as well as industrial and household cleaners and laundry detergents.

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Alpha Olefin Sulfonate

This document discusses the properties and applications of alpha olefin sulfonate. It is a yellow liquid with an average molecular weight of 325g/mole and density of 1.07g/cc. It has good biodegradability and is used in personal care products like baby products, skin creams, and shampoos as well as industrial and household cleaners and laundry detergents.

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ALPHA OLEFIN

SULFONATE

Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic


Part

MECHANISM

Different Carbon chain length cuts=14-16, 16-18, 14-18


Ratio of alkene sulfonates to hydroxy alkane sulfonate= 3:1 or
better

Physical and chemical properties


Appearance at 20C

Yellow liquid

Average molecular weight

325g/mole

Density at 20C

1.07g/cc

Viscosity at 20C

40mPa.s

Un-sulfonated matter

2.0% wt., max.

Sodium Sulfate

1.0% wt., max.

pH, 1% solution

6.5-8

Biodegrability

Increases with increasing linearity

Toxicity to marine life

Increases with increasing chain


length and decrease with branching

APPLICATIONS
Personal care- baby products, bubble baths,
skin creams and lotions, shower gels,
shampoos, liquid and bar soaps.
Industrial and household cleaning- car
cleaners, dishwashing detergents, allpurpose cleaners
laundry detergents- laundry detergents for
households, laundry detergents for
industrial and communal washing
industrial auxiliaries- fire-fighting agents,
industrial foaming agents

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