Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 253 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A foaming surfactant made from olefins. Used in shampoos and body washes.
What it does
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37771, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as olefin c14 16 sodium sulfonate.
Products that contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur lot x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert clean
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Dentifrice triple protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dae
Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Detox Clarifying Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
DM
Donto Dent
Lists fragrance
Dontodent
Dontodent Kräuter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dm
Dontodent Sensitive Zahncreme
Lists fragrance
Dontodent
Dontodent Zahncreme Antibakteriell
Lists fragrance
Dove
Dove Oatmilk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Cleansing Bsr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Dragon Fruit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Game Changer Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Game Day Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel corporal infantil
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel de ducha zero% piel sensible
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ADIDAS
Gel Douche Cool Down
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel douche Sanex Zéro % - Peaux Normales
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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