LABSA 96% (Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid)
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid • neutralize to LAS
Active matter
96 ± 1% (typ.)
Free H₂SO₄
≤ 1.5% (typ.)
Free oil
≤ 2.0%
Color (Klett)
≤ 50 (5% Am. aq.)
Density @20 °C
1.06–1.08 g/mL
pH (1% sol.)
≈ 2–3
Specs below are representative for industrial 96% LABSA. Shipped
material conforms to the lot COA. Light‑color and low‑free‑acid
grades available for sensitive formulations.
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Active matter (as LABSA) | 96–97% | ≥ 96% |
| Free sulfuric acid | ≤ 1.5% | ≤ 2.0% |
| Free oil (unsulfonated) | ≤ 2.0% | ≤ 2.0% |
| Water | ≤ 1.0% | ≤ 1.5% |
| Color (Klett, 5% Am.) | ≤ 50 | ≤ 60 |
| Appearance | clear brown liquid | conforms |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Free sulfuric acid | ≤ 1.0% | ≤ 1.2% |
| Active matter | 96–97% | ≥ 96% |
| Color (Klett) | ≤ 50 | — |
| Notes | reduced corrosion / neutralization heat | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Color (Klett, 5% Am.) | ≤ 30 | ≤ 40 |
| Active matter | 96–97% | ≥ 96% |
| Free sulfuric acid | ≤ 1.5% | ≤ 1.5% |
| Notes | for light‑colored liquids/powders | — |
| Parameter | Typical | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Active matter | ≈ 90% | — |
| Viscosity @20 °C | reduced (pumpable) | — |
| Notes | easier handling / blending | — |
| Applications | Packaging | Storage & Handling |
|---|---|---|
|
• Neutralize with NaOH/KOH/MEA to **LAS**
(sodium/potassium/ammonium salts) for powders & liquids.
• Household & industrial detergents, hard‑surface and vehicle care cleaners. • Emulsifier/wetting/foaming aid in industrial formulations. |
• 215–220 kg HDPE drums; 1,000–1,100 kg IBCs.
• Bulk ISO tank (≈ 20–24 MT) on request. |
• **DG Class 8 (UN 2586)**. Corrosive — avoid skin/eye
contact.
• Store cool/dry; keep sealed. Maintain pumpability by avoiding low temps (viscosity increases at <15 °C). • Neutralization is **exothermic** — add acid to base with cooling & ventilation; follow SDS. |
Regulatory and labeling vary by jurisdiction. Share your process
(powder vs liquid, neutralizing base and concentration, target
actives, color limits, viscosity window) so we can match grade and
logistics.