Due to its biodegradability in the environment, it is widely used in detergent production industries.
Linear alkylbenzene
Linear alkyl benzene (LAB), after sulfonating in the downstream units, is converted to sulfonic alkyl benzene acid (LABSA) Used as a detergent in liquid detergents and manual and machine laundry powders.
Linear alkylbenzene
Chemical Analysis
| TYPICAL VALUE | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD | PROPERTY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8602 | 0.8575-0.8700 | ASTM D-4052 | Density at 15.6˚C, gr/cm3 |
| 30>+ | +29 min | ASTM D-156 | Saybolt Color |
| 2 | 15max | ASTM D-1492 | Bromine Index , mg Br/100 gr of Sample |
| Negative | Negative | ASTM D-4952 | Doctor Test |
| 31 | 200 max | UOP 481 | Moisture , ppm |
| 1.484 | 1.480-1.490 | ASTM D-1218 | Refractive Index at 20˚C |
| 0.34 | 0.5 max | UOP 698 | Total Normal Paraffin , wt% |
| 15.26 | 20 max | UOP 698 | 2-Phenyl Alkanes , wt% |
| 93.1 | 92 min | UOP 698 | Linear alkyl benzene, wt% |
| 99.0 | 98min | UOP429 | Sulfonatability, wt% |