Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Anionic surfactants
CAS 68439-57-6

Harmful if swallowed (H302, ATE oral 578 mg/kg). Causes skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319). No respiratory or sensitization classification.

Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate (CAS 68439-57-6) is a common anionic surfactant used in car care products for foaming, wetting, and cleaning performance. It is widely used in car washes, iron removers, and decontamination sprays. At neat concentration it carries H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation), and H319 (eye irritation). Listed on US TSCA and Canadian DSL.

Health & environment profile

VOC: no
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: yes
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no
Env. score: 5/5

Purpose: Anionic surfactant providing foaming and cleaning in iron removers, car wash, and decontamination products

2 products contain this

Chemical Guys Total Interior Cleaner & Protectant
plastic-trim-cleaner
Prop 65
Gtechniq W6 Iron and General Fallout Remover
iron-remover

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