BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Anionic surfactant acid precursor for high-detergency liquid and powder cleaning formulations.
INCI Name: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid
CAS Number: 27176-87-0
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: C18H30O3S
Ionic Type: Anionic after neutralization
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: LABSA
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid is an industrial ingredient used for anionic surfactant precursor for detergency, wetting, foam generation, and soil removal. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid is used in practical industrial formulations where anionic surfactant precursor for detergency, wetting, foam generation, and soil removal. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly formulated after neutralization at approximately 2-25% active surfactant depending on product format.
Solubility: Water dispersible; neutralized salts are water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Anionic surfactant precursor for detergency, wetting, foam generation, and soil removal.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Active Matter | 30 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Ionic Character | Anionic after neutralization | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Amphoteric Surfactants
status: compatible | Often used to modify foam, mildness, and viscosity response.
Nonionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Common in mixed surfactant systems; verify cloud point and phase behavior.
Strong Acids
status: avoid | Avoid extreme pH unless supplier stability data supports the system.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. LABSA is strongly acidic and can cause severe irritation or burns; use corrosion-resistant handling practices and PPE.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.