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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

  • Anionic surfactants
  • CAS 68439-57-6

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (CAS 68439-57-6) appears in 8 of the 2,122 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of August 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

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

Common questions about Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

What is Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate used for in car care?
Anionic surfactant providing foaming and cleaning in iron removers, car wash, and decontamination products
Is Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate a VOC?
No. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate biodegradable?
Yes. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

8 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.