Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA)#15163-46-9
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) is the most commonly manufactured synthetic surfactant worldwide, including a variety of sulfonated alkylbenzene salts. It finds broad applications in both household cleaning products and diverse industrial uses.
LABSA is an anionic surfactant made up of molecules containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments. It is a nonvolatile substance produced via the sulfonation process, which utilizes reagents such as sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid, sulfamic acid, and diluted sulfur trioxide.
Technical specification
| Items | Standards |
| Active matter content % | ≥96.0 |
| Inorganic acid % | ≤1.5 |
| Free oil % | ≤2.0 |
| Color (Klett) % | ≤50 |
| Average molecular weight | 321±4 |
| Classification | Anionic Surfactant |
| Stability | Stable under ordinary conditions |
| Solubility in water | very good |
| Active matter | 96.0% min |
| Acid value | 180 - 190 |
| Storage | stored in a dry and cool place. |
| Shelf Life/Retest | 24 months |
| Appearance | Brown liquid |
Industrial Applications
LABSA functions as a wetting agent and emulsifier for agricultural herbicides, and is also used in emulsion polymerization. Surfactants, in general, are widely applied across industries to improve interactions between polar and non-polar substances, enabling efficient mixing of oil with water or water with minerals.
LABSA is an essential ingredient in the manufacture of laundry detergents, cleaning powders, detergent cakes, liquid soaps, oil soaps, scouring bars, and various anionic specialty products. In the textile industry, it serves as a washing and mercerizing agent. Furthermore, LABSA is used in small amounts as a wetting agent or emulsifier, often combined with other surfactants, for the production of foaming toilet soaps.
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., a specialty chemical manufacturer situated in Shandong, China, oversees activities that range from research and development through production and distribution to service provided on a global scale. Centered on sophisticated chemical substances, the firm adheres to three core tenets: honesty across all dealings, uncompromising standards, and treating assistance to clients as an enduring bond. Innovation, for this company, is implemented rather than advertised, while quality is examined at every stage of output. Such an approach has empowered Furuida to enter untapped territories, enhance its workflows, and secure the allegiance of customers.
The backbone of these achievements lies in a talented group proficient in cross-border commerce and technical aid, bolstered by a sophisticated worldwide supply chain that guarantees dependability alongside swift execution. Yearly turnover has exceeded RMB 600 million, and solid collaborations have been cultivated with upwards of 5,000 industrial buyers throughout Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. This broad geographic presence has generated enduring patron fidelity and considerable esteem across the industry.
In terms of merchandise, Furuida provides pharmaceutical intermediates, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional new materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. These commodities are employed within pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, specialty chemicals, and water treatment. By capitalizing on this varied selection, Furuida serves patrons around the globe with steady, affordably priced items and thorough end-to-end support that adjusts in line with evolving marketplace needs.
