Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

AKA “Sodium tetradecenesulphonate, EINECS 234-283-9, Tetradecenesulfonic acid, sodium salt (1:1), Hostapur OS, Mixed alkyl sulfates, NORFOX ALPHA XL, Alfanox 46 (KAO), RefChem:887373, RHODACAL LSS-40”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

AKA: Sodium tetradecenesulphonate, EINECS 234-283-9, Tetradecenesulfonic acid, Sodium salt (1:1), Hostapur OS, Mixed alkyl sulfates, NORFOX ALPHA XL, Alfanox 46 (KAO), RefChem:887373, RHODACAL LSS-40

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Medicated Active

Clean

Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts

Formula

C14H29NaO3S

Mol. Weight

300.44

CAS #

68439-57-6

Form

Liquid

State

33-37% Aqueous solution: Clear to slightly turbid pale yellow liquid; [SIDS Dossier] Bright yellow powder with a mild odor; [Redox Pty MSDS]

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foaming

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Removes Impurities

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant from refined petroleum products. Designed for use in high-performance cleansing products with improved biodegradability compared to earlier synthetics.