Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA)
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, also known as LABSA, is widely used in detergent manufacturing as an anionic surfactant intermediate. Once neutralized, it forms linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), which provides good detergency as well as wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties for household and industrial cleaning formulations.
Sulphonic acid (LABSA) is suitable for use in both powder and liquid detergent formulations, such as spray-dried and dry-blended laundry powders, laundry soaps, and liquid detergents of various concentrations and viscosities. It can moreover be combined with other surfactants, detergent builders, and functional ingredients, according to the requirements of the formulation.
Technical Specifications
| Surfactant Type | Anionic |
| Appearance | Brown viscous liquid |
| Active Matter | ≥96.0% |
| Acid Value | 180–185 mg KOH/g |
| Free Sulfuric Acid | ≤1.5% |
| Free Oil / NDOM | ≤1.5% |
| Water Content | ≤1.0% |
| Color (Klett, 5% alcoholic solution) | ≤40 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | Approx. 1.03 g/mL |
| Viscosity at 20°C | Approx. 2000 cps |
| Viscosity at 60°C | Approx. 200 cps |
| pH (1% solution) | Approx. 1.5 |
Packaging, Storage and Transportation
Packaging
225 kg HDPE Drum
1050 kg IBCTransportation
- Dangerous Goods Class: Class 8 (Corrosive Substances)
- UN No.: UN 2586*
Storage Conditions
- Keep containers tightly closed
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
- Follow the storage instructions given in the product SDS
- Shelf Life: 3 years
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