Product Overview
AOS (Sodium α-Olefinsulfonate) is a high-performance anionic surfactant available in two forms: powder and liquid. Renowned for its unique molecular structure and excellent properties, AOS plays an irreplaceable role in various industries, including cleaning, personal care, and industrial processing. Below is a detailed comparison between AOS powder and liquid in terms of product features and applications.
Structurally, AOS powder features a hydrophilic sulfonate group bonded to a lipophilic alkyl chain. This unique composition allows it to rapidly reduce the surface tension of solutions. Upon contact with stains, AOS powder promptly exhibits multiple functions, including emulsification, decontamination, and foaming, effectively breaking down stubborn dirt such as oil stains, sweat marks, and dust.
AOS liquid appears as a clear, transparent, or slightly yellowish fluid with excellent flowability. Its high fluidity enables automated transportation through pipelines, significantly improving the convenience and efficiency of addition during the production process. Similar to AOS powder, AOS liquid boasts exceptional surface activity. It can rapidly interact with stains under mild conditions such as normal temperature and pressure, quickly achieving cleaning effects. Moreover, it features stable product quality and a long shelf life, which is beneficial for large-scale procurement and inventory management in enterprises..
Specification
| Items | 92% | 35% |
| Appearance, 25°C | White or light yellow powder | Light yellow liquid |
| Active matter, % | Min92 | Min35 |
| Sodium sulfate, % | Max.3.0 | 1.5Max. |
| Free alkali (by NaOH),% | Max.1.0 | Max.0.3 |
| Water content,% | Max.3.0 | |
| Color(5% Am. Aq. Sol.)Klett | Max.100 | Max.60 |
| Odor | No strange odor | No strange odor |
| pH Value | 7.0-9.5 | 7.0-9.5 |
Applications
Household Cleaning: AOS powder serves as a key ingredient in the production of phosphorus-free laundry detergents. Even in hard water conditions, it maintains stable decontamination performance thanks to its outstanding resistance to hard water and excellent calcium soap dispersion ability. It efficiently removes various stains from clothes while meeting environmental protection requirements by reducing eutrophication in water bodies. Additionally, it is a crucial raw material for solid detergents like laundry soap powder and dishwashing blocks, accelerating dissolution in water, generating rich and long-lasting foam, and enhancing both cleaning efficiency and user experience.
Industrial Cleaning: For removing oil stains and dirt from mechanical equipment and metal parts, AOS powder, with its good solubility and compatibility, can work synergistically with various industrial additives. It quickly decomposes stubborn contaminants, achieving deep cleaning without corroding the cleaned objects. This makes it an ideal choice for industrial hard - surface cleaning, safeguarding the performance and service life of industrial equipment.
Liquid Detergent Production: In the formulation of liquid detergents, including laundry liquids, dishwashing liquids, and kitchen degreasers, AOS liquid is essential for endowing products with strong decontamination power. It efficiently breaks down oil and dirt, ensuring thorough cleaning. The fine and rich foam it generates makes the cleaning process more efficient and pleasant, and it rinses off easily, minimizing residue and preventing secondary contamination of fabrics or tableware.
Personal Care Product Development: Due to its mild and non-irritating nature to the skin, AOS liquid is a commonly used raw material in personal care products such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. In shampoos, it cleanses the scalp of oil and dirt while protecting scalp health and reducing irritation, leaving hair smooth and shiny. In body washes and facial cleansers, it produces dense foam, providing a comfortable cleaning experience while maintaining the skin's moisture balance, keeping the skin hydrated and non-dry.
Textile and Dyeing Industry: During the pretreatment of fabrics, AOS liquid effectively removes impurities and oil from the fabric surface, significantly improving fabric wettability and dyeing uniformity, laying a solid foundation for subsequent dyeing and printing processes. In the post-finishing of fabrics, it can enhance fabric hand feel, improving softness and luster, thus further upgrading the quality of textiles.
Both AOS powder and liquid exhibit excellent biodegradability. After use, they can gradually decompose in the natural environment without causing long-term harm to the ecological environment. Whether for household users seeking efficient cleaning or industrial enterprises emphasizing product performance and environmental protection, AOS is a high-quality choice for achieving cleaning goals and sustainable development.
Products Packing
FAQ
Q1: Can I get samples?
A: Yes, we can supply free sample, you pay for the freight charge only.
Q2: How to pay?
A: PI will be sent firstly after our aligned products specification. Payment by T/T, LC.
Q3: How is your MOQ?
A: Normally speaking, our MOQ is 1kg. But we can also accept less quantity such as 100g on the condition that sample charge is100% paid.
Q4: How can you guarantee the quality of your products?
1. Our staff are all experienced in chemical products or related major background, they are well trained before quotation.
2. Free sample or pre-shipment sample are available for our new cooperation before you place commercial order. We are sure the same specification commercial products as sample to customers
3. Third Party Inspection like SGS can be arranged according to your requirement before shipping.
