sodium C14 - 16 alpha-olefin sulfonate provided as the dried powder. It provide excellent foaming and detergency properties to a broad spectrum of formulations. They produce a high volume of stable and luxurious foam combining the benefits of alkyl ether sulfates and alkyl sulfates in a single product. In addition, alpha olefin sulfonates have excellent hard water and electrolyte tolerance and are stable in acidic conditions, making them ideal for use in all cleaning applications. The powder form is particularly suitable for use in solid and highly concentrated formulations.