AOS is one of the active matters used in detergents.

It is an effective emulsifier and

has excellent foaming and detergency characteristics. It is superior to conventional
detergent active with regard to cold water solubility, foaming and detergency in
hard water. Because it is gentle on the skin, it is the preferred additive in
detergents, shampoos and soaps.

 Excellent cleaning performance

 High foaming in soft & hard water

 Having Skin mildness

 Hard water resistant

 Shows synergism give superior performance and cost benefit when used in
combination with LABSA.

 Used in spry dried detergent powder, compact powder non tower route,
liquid detergents, personal care products.

 Is rapid bio degradable, less toxic, has low skin sensitization and reduces
protein-denaturing effect.

 Has good pH stability and foaming property.

 Reduces soda ash sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) consumption in synthetic

detergents.

 Compatible with viscosity building agents, builders and other surfactants.

 Substitute part of total fatty matter (TFM) in oil based soap for better
foaming and detergency.

 ECO friendly
SOME ADVANTAGES OF ALPHA OLEFIN SULPHONATES IN DETERGENT
FORMULATION

Detergent by Alpha Olefin Sulphonates (AOS) can be achieved at a lower concentration than
in case of Linear-Alkyl benzene Sulphonate (LAS).

 AOS are less sensitive to water hardness; they do not form readily insoluble calcium
or magnesium salts.
 AOS have less yellowing effect on fabrics.
 Caking in powder formulation is reduced when AOS is used with or instead of LAB.
 AOS has far better anti-re-deposition of soil on matrix of materials.
 When enzyme system is part of the formula, AOS are less harmful to the biological
detergent active than LAS. Hence deducing cost and improve efficacy.
 AOS foam ability is more controllable to satisfy customers taste.
 SAFETY; AOS are more readily biodegradable than common low cost other
surfactants, so exhibiting less influence on aquatic organism- more environment
friendly.
 SAFETY; Chronic experiments on OAS have shown considerable safety indicators than
LAS and other detergents.
 SAFETY; AOS are gentle to hair, skin, mucosal membranes, abrasions and cuts (e.g.
eye, nose genitalia and mouth, bruises and open wound); hence their use in washes,
lotions, shampoos, beauty soaps, cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulae of creams and
ointments.
 Some detergents when combined with a bleach such as hypochlorites, cause serious
irritations or hypersensitive reactions to some customers; but this is not or rarely the
case when AOS is used.
ALPHA OLEFIN SULPHONATES (AOS)

Biodegradable Anionic Surfactant- Sodium salt of Alpha Olefin Sulphonate

AOS Incorporated in:

 Synthetic detergents- Powders- Bars/Cakes, Liquids

 Cosmetics and Personal Care products
 Institutional Cleaners
 Rubber and Tyre
 Textile Chemicals
 Dyes and pigments
 Emulsion Polymerization (PVC/PVA/Polycrylates/Styrene)
 Leather
 Agriculture chemicals and Pesticides formulation
 Soaps (Toilet and Laundry)
 Paints
 As and additives to cement concrete

Available in powder, Liquid (Barrel packing and Tanker load) and needles.

ALPHA OLEFIN SULPHONATE APPLICATIONS

The household and personal care sectors of the industrial triad present the largest market for
surfactant chemicals in terms of dollar value. The first sector covers, detergent products and
laundry aids. These consist of laundry detergent-powders, concentrated powders,
concentrated liquids (now the dominant category), dishwashing detergents (both solid and
liquid), hard-surface cleaners and fabric softeners, and other laundry aids. They are being
supplemented by new dispensing modes, such as tablets and capsules, and challenged by
new energy-saving requirements. The second sector covers a diverse group of products that
also represent a significant market for surfactant chemicals; Toilet soaps, and hair care, skin
care, and oral care products. At present this is a buoyant market, and is constantly
challenged by novelty and fashion.

ALPHA OLEFIN SULPHONATE (AOS)

Chevron Philips Chemical’s normal alpha olefins are excellent intermediates for producing
alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) surfactants. These surfactants provide outstanding detergency,
high compatibility with hard water, and good wetting and foaming properties.

AOS is free of skin irritants and sensitizers, and it biodegrades rapidly. It is used in high-
quality shampoos, light-duty liquid detergents, bubble baths, and heavy-duty liquid and
powder detergents. It is also used in emulsion polymerization. C14-C16 AOS blends are
frequently used in liquid hand soaps.