R--(OCHCH2)n OSO- 3 M + wherein n is about 1 to about 22 more preferably 1 to 3 and R is an alkyl group having about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, more preferably 12 to 15 and natural cuts, for example, C12-14 ; C12-15 and M is an ammonium cation or a metal cation, most preferably sodium and m is never magnesium or calcium cation.