Applications
DDBSA, also known as Dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid or LABSA, is a light yellow to dark brown colored liquid. DDBSA is widely used in household products like detergents, shampoos, and hair conditioners, as well as in numerous industrial applications like as a catalyst for the esterification of fatty acids to produce biodiesel, and also for the synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives. DDBSA is also used as a dopant for conducting polymers, a wetting agent, a dispersant, a foamer, a paraffin inhibitor, acidizing agent and an emulsion breaker.
DDBSA/LABSA (Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid / Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid)
WCode: 04-073-003
Sales Specification
Appearance: Viscous Amber Liquid
Active Matter (Mws: 322): 96.0 % MIN
Unsulfated Organic matter: 2.0 %MAX
Free Sulfuric Acid: 1.50 % MAX
Color, Klett (5% AM soln): 40 MAX
Acide Value: 182.0 to 188.0
Packing
474 LB plastic Drum, 4 drums per pallet
2314.83 LB IBC Tote
DOT Transportation
UN No.: 2586
Proper shipping name: Alkyl Sulfonic Acids, Liquid
Hazard class: 8
Packing Group: III
