LABSSA
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Test Description | Test Method | Unit of Measure | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual Inspection | — | Brown to Dark Brown Viscous Liquid |
| Active Matter | Applicable Standard | % | 96.0 Min |
| Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acid | Applicable Standard | % | 96.0 Min |
| Free Oil | Applicable Standard | % | 2.0 Max |
| Sulphuric Acid | Applicable Standard | % | 1.5 Max |
| Water | Karl Fischer / Applicable Method | % | 1.0 Max |
| pH (1% Solution) | pH Meter | — | 1.5 – 3.0 |
| Colour | Visual Inspection | Klett / APHA | As per Grade |
| Specific Gravity | Density Measurement | g/cm³ | 1.04 – 1.06 |
| Odour | Organoleptic Test | — | Characteristic |
| Viscosity | Brookfield Viscometer | cP | As per Grade |
| Solubility | Visual Inspection | — | Soluble in Water |
LABSA APPLICATIONS
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) is a widely used anionic surfactant valued for its excellent detergency, wetting and foaming properties in cleaning formulations.
Laundry Detergents
Widely used as a primary anionic surfactant in powder and liquid laundry detergent formulations.
Liquid Dishwashing
Used for its strong detergency, wetting and foaming properties in dishwashing formulations.
Household Cleaners
Used in floor cleaners, multipurpose cleaners and other household cleaning formulations.
Industrial Cleaning
Used as a surfactant in industrial and institutional cleaning products.
Detergent Powder Manufacturing
A key raw material for producing various detergent powders and cleaning formulations.
General Cleaning Formulations
Used in selected cleaning products where effective grease and dirt removal is required.