BASF
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Ingredient reference
27176-87-0FormulaC18H30O3S
Anionic surfactant acid precursor for high-detergency liquid and powder cleaning formulations.
| INCI Name | Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 27176-87-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H30O3S |
| Ionic Type | Anionic after neutralization |
| Abbreviations | LABSA |
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid is an industrial ingredient used for anionic surfactant precursor for detergency, wetting, foam generation, and soil removal. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid is used in practical industrial formulations where anionic surfactant precursor for detergency, wetting, foam generation, 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.
| 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 after neutralization | 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. |
status: compatible | Often used to modify foam, mildness, and viscosity response.
status: compatible | Common in mixed surfactant systems; verify cloud point and phase behavior.
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. LABSA is strongly acidic and can cause severe irritation or burns; use corrosion-resistant handling practices and PPE.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.