What is AOS Powder?
AOS Powder (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate) is an anionic surfactant produced from the sulfonation of alpha-olefins, offering excellent foaming, detergency, and hard water tolerance compared to some traditional surfactants. It is a white to off-white powder valued for its good biodegradability, mildness, and strong performance even in hard water conditions, making it an increasingly popular surfactant choice in detergent and personal cleansing formulations, particularly in regions with hard water supply.
Polychem Industries supplies AOS Powder to detergent powder manufacturers, bar soap producers, and dishwashing product formulators across India and internationally. Its excellent hard water tolerance and good biodegradability profile compared to some conventional surfactants have made it an increasingly important raw material as the detergent industry seeks improved environmental and performance characteristics.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detergent Grade | White to off-white free-flowing powder | 85%+ active matter | Industrial / Detergent | Detergent powder, bar soap, dishwashing products |
Applications & Uses
Detergent Powder Manufacturing
Used as a co-surfactant or primary surfactant in detergent powder formulations, valued for its excellent foaming properties and strong performance even in hard water conditions where some other surfactants lose effectiveness.
Bar Soap & Detergent Cake
Used in detergent bar and cake formulations, contributing good foaming and cleaning performance while offering a relatively mild profile suitable for hand-washing detergent products.
Dishwashing Products
Used in dishwashing liquid and powder formulations, valued for its strong grease-cutting performance combined with good foam generation and stability in the presence of food soils and grease.
Textile & Industrial Cleaning
Used in certain textile processing and industrial cleaning formulations requiring its specific combination of detergency, hard water tolerance, and foaming characteristics.
Hard Water Region Formulations
Particularly valued in detergent formulations targeted at hard water regions, where AOS maintains better foaming and cleaning performance compared to some conventional anionic surfactants that are more sensitive to water hardness.
Co-Surfactant Blending
Used in combination with other surfactants such as LABSA and SLES in blended detergent formulations to optimise overall foam quality, cleaning performance, and cost efficiency.
Technical Specifications
AOS Powder — Key Properties
Why Source AOS Powder from Polychem Industries?
- Detergent grade with consistent 85%+ active matter
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Excellent hard water tolerance and foaming performance
- Good biodegradability profile
- Reliable bulk supply for detergent powder and bar soap manufacturers
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
