Calsoft® AOS-1245 is a 45% active aqueous solution of sodium alpha olefin sulfonate with high flash foam properties, suitable for highly electrolytic solutions and hard or soft water environments. This versatile anionic surfactant finds applications across various industries.

Chemical Name: Sodium Alpha-olefin (C12) sulfonate

CAS Number: 128824-30-6

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
HII Features
Product Benefits

Calsoft® AOS-1245 has excellent cost performance characteristics and foam properties, along with broad pH stability, great viscosity building, and mildness properties. Calsoft® AOS-1245 offers improved mildness over sodium lauryl sulfate. Calsoft® AOS-1245 is fully compatible with other anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Product Applications

Calsoft® AOS-1245 is a multifunctional surfactant perfect for use in personal care, HI&I, and oil and gas applications. Calsoft® AOS-1245 combines the advantages of excellent cleaning action with mildness to the skin when used in liquid soap formulations. Calsoft® AOS-1245 compounded with an amine oxide and electrolyte, produce high viscosity, low color hand soap products. Shampoos and bath products formulated with Calsoft® AOS-1245 have excellent viscosity and foam characteristics. Calsoft® AOS-1245 along with other anionic surfactants produce manual dish washing products that have excellent grease emulsification, skin mildness, and high foam stability. Calsoft® AOS-1245’s high flash foam properties in high electrolytic environments create excellent results in down-hole oil field applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear amber liquid (at 25°C)
Miscible in
Water
Compatible with
Other anionic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content45wt%-
Color (at 5% Active Solution, 40mm)max. 250-Klett
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, Initial)121mm-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes)113mm-
Freeze Point27°F-
pH (at 5% Active)10.0 - 11.0--

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Supplied by
Packaging Information

Calsoft® AOS-1245 is available in 485 lb. poly drums, 2300 lb. poly totes, and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Storage and Handling Information

Store in a tightly closed container. Do not store with strong oxidizing agents. Avoid contact with aluminum, iron, copper, or copper alloys. Avoid excessive heat. Recommended storage temperatures are 51-100°F. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and observe good industrial hygiene practices.