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Industrial Chemicals

LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid) Supplier

LABSA 90% (linear alkyl benzene sulphonic acid, acid slurry) — the main surfactant raw material for detergents, supplied with COA.

Min. order
1 × 20 ft container
HS code
3402 31
  • Samples available on request
  • Certificate of analysis with every lot
  • Custom packing available

Applications

  • Detergent powders and liquids
  • Dishwashing liquids
  • Industrial cleaners

Specifications

LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid) specifications
Active matter (by mol. wt.)90.0% ± 1.0%
N.D.O.M.Max. 1.5%
Free acidMax. 7.5%
Colour (Klett, 5% solution)Max. 30 Klett
Water contentMax. 5.0%
AppearanceViscous light-brown liquid

Indicative values. The final specification is agreed in the contract and confirmed by the certificate of analysis for each lot.

Quality, documents and shipping

Quality checks

Grade, specification, packing and inspection terms are agreed before dispatch. A sample can be requested with your enquiry, and if you need pre-shipment inspection by an agency of your choice, mention it when you ask for a quote.

Typical export documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Certificate of origin
  • Certificate of analysis (COA)
  • Bill of lading / airway bill
  • Material safety data sheet (MSDS / SDS)

The exact set depends on your country's import rules — share your broker's list with the enquiry.

Quotes can be prepared on the shipping terms you work with (for example FOB, CFR or CIF) — include your destination port. New to these terms? Read our import guides.

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