BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
High-performance anionic detergent surfactant for liquid and powder cleaning systems.
INCI Name: Sodium Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate
CAS Number: 68411-30-3
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Ionic Type: Anionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: LAS
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate is an industrial ingredient used for primary anionic surfactant for detergency, foaming, wetting, and soil removal. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate is used in practical industrial formulations where primary anionic surfactant for detergency, foaming, wetting, 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 used around 2-25% active surfactant depending on product type.
Solubility: Water soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Primary anionic surfactant for detergency, foaming, wetting, 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 | 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. Concentrated LAS grades can irritate skin and eyes; avoid aerosols and review handling controls.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.