Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium AOS as a high performance anionic surfactant for versatile cleaning and industrial formulations
Alpha Olefin Sulfonate Sodium AOS is a synthetic anionic raw material produced by sulfonation of linear alpha olefins resulting in a surfactant with strong surface activity stability and versatility. In B2B manufacturing this functional ingredient is widely used as a primary component in cleaning products personal care systems and industrial formulations where efficient dirt removal foam stability and formulation robustness are required.
From a technological perspective AOS demonstrates excellent water solubility stable foam formation and strong resistance to hard water conditions. It performs effectively across a wide pH and temperature range while maintaining activity. In formulation systems it provides uniform distribution structural stability and compatibility with various surfactant systems. In industrial manufacturing it ensures consistent batch quality reproducibility and scalability making it suitable for contract production.
Properties and functional role
AOS functions as a primary surfactant reducing surface tension and enabling efficient removal of oils dirt and contaminants. It forms dense stable foam improving product distribution and performance.
The ingredient is compatible with amphoteric and nonionic surfactants allowing balanced formulation design. It also contributes to viscosity control and system stabilization.
Properties and result
Incorporation of AOS provides strong cleaning performance and stable foam even in hard water conditions. It maintains efficiency across temperature variations and during long term storage.
The result is a formulation with predictable performance stable structure and high cleaning efficiency suitable for various applications.
Purpose
AOS is used in household cleaning products personal care formulations shampoos body washes liquid soaps detergents and industrial cleaning systems. In food industry it may be used in equipment cleaning processes under regulatory compliance.
In contract manufacturing it is widely used to develop versatile cleaning systems foaming products and technical formulations.
Application
AOS is used in shampoos body washes dishwashing liquids liquid soaps car wash formulations and industrial cleaners. It serves as a primary surfactant in cleaning systems.
Industrial applications benefit from its stability compatibility and strong performance across different formulation systems.
Recipe
Concentrated high foam cleaning formulation
Ingredients:
AOS — 18 g
Cocamidopropyl Betaine — 6 g
Lauryl Glucoside — 3 g
Glycerin — 3 g
Water — 67 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 moderate stirring then add secondary surfactants ensuring uniform distribution. Introduce thickener and homogenize until desired viscosity is achieved. Adjust pH and add preservative and fragrance.
Instruction: Avoid excessive mixing to reduce foam generation during processing. Monitor pH viscosity and ensure proper distribution of all components.
Manufacturing stability
AOS provides high stability during industrial scaling maintains functional performance across production cycles and ensures consistent batch quality making it suitable for long term industrial manufacturing and contract production.