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Kemsurf OS38

Kemsurf OS38 has good foaming and excellent detergency. Kemsurf OS38 can be used in many industrial and domestic applications where good detergency and wetting are required.

Brand: Kemsurf (24 products)

INCI Name: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Functions: Detergent, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Foreign matter-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Synonyms: Alkenes, C14-16 α-, sulfonated, sodium salts, Sulfochem AOS-K, C14-C16-Alkanehydroxysulfonic Acids Sodium Salts

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
INCI Name
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Detergent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Foaming Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Industrial Additives Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
CAS No.
68439-57-6
EC No.
270-407-8
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Detergents & Degreasers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Polymerization Additives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Anionic Surfactants,
Blends & Other Cleansers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Acidic pH Stable,
Chemical Stability,
Cleaning,
Detergency,
Foam Stability,
Foaming,
Good Wetting Properties,
Hard Water Tolerance,
Solubilizing
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Foreign matter-free,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features
Acid Stable,
Alkaline Stable,
Chemical Stability,
Detergency,
Excellent Cleaning,
Excellent Solubility,
Foam Stability,
Foaming,
Hard Water Tolerance,
Wetting
Industrial Additives Features
Chemical Resistance,
Good Foaming,
Good Solubility,
High Detergency
Key Properties
  • Are more soluble than the dodecylbenzenesulphonates and alky sulfates due to the hydroxy group and the presence of unsaturated links in alkenyl derivatives
  • Good chemical stability can be used in strong acid or alkaline formulations
  • Give excellent cleaning and foaming in hard water
  • Foams well in the presence of sebum
  • Good foam stability

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Surface Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Applicable Processes
Emulsion Polymerization
Application Format
Rinse Off
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses
Home Care Applications
Detergents,
Household Cleaners,
Liquid Dishwash
Personal Hygiene Applications
Liquid Hand Soap
Applications

Kemsurf OS38 is used in many application areas such as:

  • Liquid hand soap
  • Foaming agent for personal care
  • Detergent for household and toiletries
  • Emulsion polymerisation
  • Shampoos - will not strip the hair of natural oils. When used in combination with betaines (Amphokem CAB) or amine oxides (Lansurf CAO) a similar performance to an alkyl sulfate (Kemsurf DSA) can be achieved
  • Liquid dishwashing
  • Firefighting foams

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear amber liquid free from foreign matter (at 25°C)
Odor
Mild
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
CompositionSodium C14 - C16 alpha olefin sulphonate--
Viscosity (at 25°C)51.9cPs-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.07--
Pour Point-3.0°C-
Flash Pointmin. 150°C-
Surface Tension (0.1% Aqueous)31.6mN/m-
Critical Micelle Concentration301.0mg/l-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
SAM (Equivalent Weight 320)37 - 39%-
pH (5% Aqueous)6 - 8--
Color (Hazen, 5% Aqueous)max. 80--

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Totes (IBC)
Packaging Information

Kemsurf OS38 can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg nett drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Kemsurf OS38 in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.