{"product_id":"sodium-c14-16-olefin-sulfonate-cosmetic-surfactant","title":"Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulphonate – Cosmetic Surfactant","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulphonate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Performance Anionic Surfactant for Cosmetic \u0026amp; Personal Care Formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCI Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68439-57-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anionic Surfactant (AOS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredient Function:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cleansing Agent, Foaming Agent, Degreasing Agent and Emulsifying Aid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulphonate is a high-performance anionic surfactant widely used in the formulation of cosmetic and personal care cleansing products. Known for its excellent cleansing efficiency, rich foam generation and effective oil-removal properties, it is a versatile ingredient for a broad range of rinse-off applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS), it offers formulators an effective alternative to traditional sulfate-based surfactants, making it particularly suitable for developing sulfate-free cleansing formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts ability to generate abundant, stable foam, combined with good wetting and emulsifying properties, makes Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate a valuable ingredient in modern haircare, skincare and body cleansing formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Performance Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Cleansing Performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Effectively removes dirt, excess sebum, oils and product residues from skin and hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Foam Generation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces abundant, dense foam, enhancing the sensory experience and perceived cleansing performance of personal care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective Degreasing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides strong oil-removal capabilities, making it suitable for formulations requiring efficient cleansing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulfate-Free Formulation Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enables the development of cleansing products without traditional sulfate surfactants such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulation Versatility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible with a range of anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Wetting Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps improve the contact and distribution of cleansing formulations across hair and skin surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmulsifying Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Assists in dispersing oils and oily residues, facilitating their removal during rinsing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulation Flexibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for a variety of liquid cleansing systems and personal care applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eApplications in Cosmetics \u0026amp; Personal Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is particularly suited to the development of high-foaming cleansing products, where effective detergency, foam quality and formulation versatility are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaircare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely used in shampoo formulations, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate provides effective cleansing and helps remove excess sebum, environmental impurities and styling product build-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily cleansing shampoos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep-cleansing and clarifying shampoos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOily hair shampoos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalp cleansing formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulfate-free shampoo systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair and scalp cleansing products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkincare \u0026amp; Facial Cleansing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts cleansing and foaming characteristics make it suitable for selected rinse-off skincare formulations, particularly products designed to remove excess oils and impurities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacial cleansing washes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoaming facial cleansers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep-cleansing facial washes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleansing gels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody cleansing formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil-removing cleansing products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodycare \u0026amp; Bath Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ingredient's high foaming capacity and effective cleansing performance make it a popular choice for liquid body cleansing and bath formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody washes and shower gels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid bath products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBubble baths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoaming body cleansers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid hand washes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShower and bathing preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Care Cleansing Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate can also be incorporated into a variety of specialist cleansing formulations, either as a primary surfactant or as part of a blended surfactant system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compatibility with other surfactant types provides formulators with flexibility when developing products with specific cleansing, foaming and sensory characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulation Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is an anionic surfactant that can be used as a primary cleansing ingredient or combined with secondary surfactants to optimise formulation performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly useful in combination with amphoteric surfactants, such as Cocamidopropyl Betaine, and other mildness-enhancing co-surfactants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese combinations can help balance cleansing efficiency, foam characteristics, viscosity and overall skin feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Safety \u0026amp; Suitability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate has an established history of use in cosmetic cleansing products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that sodium alpha-olefin sulfonates, including Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, are safe as used in rinse-off cosmetic products, subject to specified impurity limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other effective anionic surfactants, the concentration and overall formulation should be carefully considered when developing products for sensitive skin or frequent use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished formulations should undergo appropriate safety assessment, stability testing and compatibility evaluation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cosmetic and personal care manufacturers seeking an effective, versatile and high-foaming cleansing ingredient, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate offers an attractive combination of cleansing efficiency, foam generation and formulation flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts suitability for shampoos, facial cleansers, shower gels, body washes and other rinse-off applications makes it a valuable surfactant for a wide variety of personal care product developments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile cleansing solution for modern cosmetic and personal care formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9461\/files\/CENTRADET_OS-UL_HANSANYL_OS-UL_msds_1126.pdf?v=1794298232\" title=\"safety data sheet msds sodium c14-16 olefin sulphonate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eClick here to view safety data Sheet  MSDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9461\/files\/Hansanyl_OS-UL_v1_Spec_1126.pdf?v=1794298232\" title=\"sales specification technical data sheet sodium c14-16 olefin sulphonate\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view sales specification sheet \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/span\u003e This product is not for human or animal consumption.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mistral","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":50737121362160,"sku":"RD110324","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":50737121394928,"sku":"RD110325","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10L","offer_id":50737121427696,"sku":"RD110326","price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20L","offer_id":50737121460464,"sku":"RD110329","price":77.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100L (20 x 5L)","offer_id":50737121493232,"sku":"RD110328","price":355.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"200L (40 x 5L)","offer_id":50737121526000,"sku":"RD110330","price":710.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12x25L","offer_id":50737121558768,"sku":"RD110327","price":998.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9461\/files\/sodiumc14-16olefinsulphonate.png?v=1794298792","url":"https:\/\/mistralni.co.uk\/products\/sodium-c14-16-olefin-sulfonate-cosmetic-surfactant","provider":"Mistral Industrial Chemicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}