Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate in Cleaning Products

A strong anionic detergent used in hard-surface and pet cleaners.

Also known as: sodium c14-17 alkyl sec sulfonate

Puppy Safety

6.0

Adult Dog Safety

7.0

Paw Safety

6.0

Respiratory Safety

8.0

Licking Risk

6.0

Environmental

6.0

Ingredient Transparency

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Cleaning Performance

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What should dog owners know about Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate?

Clean Wise evaluates Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate by the published ingredient reference and its dog-exposure sub-scores. Those scores help describe expected concern around paws, licking, breathing and age groups; they do not make a universal “safe” or “unsafe” claim for every concentration, product or use.

What this means for your dog

Plain-language read of the sub-scores above.

Around puppiesUse with normal caution around puppies — follow label directions and keep them out of the room during use.
Around pawsRinse or wipe surfaces and let them dry fully before your dog walks on them.
If lickedKeep dogs off freshly cleaned surfaces until dry, and store the bottle out of reach.
In the airLow expected respiratory impact at label-use levels.

Why brands use it

surfactant

Found in these product types

Laundry Detergents

4 products contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

7.7

Hand Soaps

2 products contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

8.2

Bathroom Cleaners

2 products contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

3.3

Products containing Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents

Tru Earth Eco-Strips Baby

7.7

Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents

Tru Earth Eco-Strips Fragrance-Free

2.3

Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents

Tru Earth Eco-Strips Fresh Linen

7.2

Tru Earth · Laundry Detergents

Tru Earth Platinum Laundry Detergent Strips - Fragrance-Free

7.5

Biovert · Hand Soaps

Biovert Hand soap - Orange Cantaloupe - 10 L

8.2

Biovert · Hand Soaps

Biovert Hand soap - Orange Cantaloupe - 2 l

8.2

Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners

LYSOL® AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Nature Fresh InspirationsTM Cotton Lilac

3.3

Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners

LYSOL® AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Nature Fresh InspirationsTM Crystal Waters

3.3

CleanWise provides educational information to help dog owners make informed household choices. Scores are based upon ingredient transparency, intended use and currently available information. Individual dogs may have different sensitivities. Always follow manufacturer instructions.