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LINEAR ALKYL BENZENE SULPHONIC ACID 97%

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
PRODUCTION PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
National Co. for Sulphur products.

LABSA is a linear alkylbenzene (C10- C13) sulfonic acid produced by sulfonation processing technology, feedstock LAB and Sulfur Trioxide. This anionic surfactant provides excellent detergency and compatibility with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.

LABSA
IDENTIFICATION

CAS number: 85536-14-7  

INCI Name: Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid

Functions

Cleaning agent, Emulsifier, Latex Frothing Agent, Adjuvant.

 MARKET AND APPLICATION

 LABSA is one of the major anionic surfactants used in the market for household care, Institutional and Industrial Cleaning, Vehicle Care, Industrial products, Agricultural Solutions, Emulsion Polymerization such as laundry powders, laundry liquids, dishwashing products and all – purpose cleaners, Kitchen Cleaners, Bathroom Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners – Dilutable & Ready to Use, Textile Scouring, Carwash – Automatic & manual, Truck Wash, Suspoemulsions (SE), Tank Mix Adjuvants (in pesticide or herbicide spray tank ), Microemulsions (ME), Oil Dispersants (OD), Oil in Water Emulsions (EW), Emulsifiable Concentrates. 

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Specification

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Appearance

Viscous Brown Liquid

2

LABSA Contents

Min 96 %

3

Free Acid as H2SO4

max 1.2 %

4

Unsulfonated matter

max 2 %

5

Colour Klett  [5% solution, 40 mm cell], solvent Alcohol

max 70

6

Water content (Karl Fisher)

max 1 %

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Molecular weight

320 ± 2 g/mol

SPECIFICATIONS
PACKAGING

 200 kg, HDPE drum – IBC – ISO Tank and it is available upon customer request.

STORAGE AND HANDLING
  •   Store in accordance with local regulations away from direct sunlight.
  •   Recommended storage temp: 30-40 oC. At lower temperatures, its viscosity can lead to pumping problems.
  •   Tank material: Stainless steel 316. Carbon steel with coatings.
  •   SO3 gases can accumulate in storage tanks.
  •   Storage should not exceed six months from the manufacturing date
  •   For more information, see Safety Data Sheet.
HEALTH AND SAFETY

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment according to the safety data sheet. Use wear gloves, eye and face protection for safe use of the product. See more details in the MSDS. 

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