Applications
Linear Alkybenzene Sulfonic Acid (sometimes referred to as Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid or DDBSA) is a light yellow to dark brown colored liquid. LABSA 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. LABSA 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.
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)
WC Code: 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
474/463 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
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: 1000 lbs
