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SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE

SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE is a group of sodium salts formed from sulfonic acids associated with C14–C16 alkane and alkene chains. Its chemical description identifies a family of related compounds rather than one simple, isolated molecule.

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CAS number
68439-57-6
EC number
270-407-8/931-534-0

SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE: what it is

SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE is a group of sodium salts formed from sulfonic acids associated with C14–C16 alkane and alkene chains. Its chemical description identifies a family of related compounds rather than one simple, isolated molecule.

SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE: what it does in cosmetics

In cosmetic formulations, it works as a cleansing surfactant: it takes part in removing material during washing and contributes to foam formation. These two roles explain its presence in products where cleansing and lather are part of the intended use.

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