Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) is a type of sulfonic acid that is primarily used in the production of surfactants, particularly in household and industrial cleaning products. It is derived from linear alkylbenzene (LAB), which is a hydrocarbon made from linear alkanes and benzene.
LABSA is characterized by its high biodegradability and effectiveness as a surfactant, making it suitable for applications in detergents, emulsifiers, and wetting agents. Its structure allows it to lower the surface tension of liquids, enabling better cleaning and foaming properties. Additionally, LABSA is an important component in formulating both liquid and powder detergents.
Overall, LABSA is valued for its performance in cleaning products and its relatively low environmental impact compared to other surfactants.
Uses of LABSA:
- Detergents: LABSA is primarily used in formulating household and industrial cleaning products, including laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids.
- Surfactants: It's a key ingredient in various surfactants due to its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and foaming properties.
- Industrial Applications: LABSA can be used in metal cleaning, textile processing, and other industrial cleaning formulations.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: It may also be found in some personal care products due to its emulsifying properties.
Features & Benefits:
Excellent solubility and compatibility with other surfactants, resulting in great formulating flexibility.
The most cost-effective and reachable synthetic surfactant.
Great foaming, emulsifying, and cleansing ability, also with good biodegradability.
Outstanding high-temperature stability makes it the perfect surfactant for spray tower-dried synthetic detergent.
Stability/Shelf life:
Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with bases, metals, and oxidizing agents.
Recommended dosage:
The recommended dosage of LABSA 96% in household detergents is 5.0%-25.0%.