Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium AOS as an anionic surfactant for high performance cleaning and industrial formulations
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium AOS is a high performance anionic raw material widely used in B2B manufacturing as a functional ingredient for cleaning personal care and industrial formulation systems. It is produced by sulfonation of linear alpha olefins resulting in a surfactant with excellent detergency foam stability and compatibility with a wide range of formulation components.
From a technological perspective AOS demonstrates excellent water solubility stable foam formation and strong performance in hard water conditions. It integrates easily into formulations providing uniform distribution without destabilizing the system. In industrial manufacturing it ensures batch consistency scalability and reliable performance making it suitable for contract production.
Properties and functional role
AOS functions as a primary surfactant providing detergency and foam generation. It reduces surface tension allowing efficient removal of dirt oils and contaminants.
The ingredient is compatible with amphoteric and nonionic surfactants enabling balanced formulation design. It also contributes to viscosity and system stability.
Properties and result
Incorporation of AOS provides high cleaning efficiency and stable foam performance. Foam remains stable even in hard water environments.
The ingredient maintains performance under temperature variations and across different pH ranges. The result is a formulation with predictable performance high efficiency and stable structure.
Purpose
AOS is used in household cleaning products cosmetics shampoos body washes detergents and industrial cleaning systems. In food industry it may be used in equipment cleaning processes under regulatory compliance.
In contract manufacturing it is used to develop versatile cleaning formulations and foaming systems.
Application
AOS is used in shampoos liquid soaps detergents car wash formulations and industrial cleaners. It is widely used as a primary surfactant in cleaning formulations.
In industrial applications it is valued for performance stability and compatibility with various formulation systems.
Recipe
High foam liquid cleaning formulation
Ingredients:
AOS — 15 g
Cocamidopropyl Betaine — 5 g
Decyl Glucoside — 3 g
Glycerin — 3 g
Water — 70 g
Xanthan Gum — 0.5 g
Preservative — 0.9 g
Citric Acid — 0.4 g
Fragrance — 0.3 g
Technology: Dissolve AOS in water under stirring then add secondary surfactants ensuring uniform distribution. Introduce thickener and homogenize to achieve desired viscosity. Adjust pH and add preservative and fragrance.
Instruction: Add components gradually to avoid excessive foaming. Monitor pH viscosity and ensure uniform mixing.
Manufacturing stability
AOS provides high stability during industrial scaling maintains functional performance and ensures consistent batch quality making it suitable for long term industrial manufacturing.