SHIVASOL™ Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA)
Designed for modern detergent manufacturing, SHIVASOL™ Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) is a high-active anionic surfactant that delivers excellent detergency, emulsification, and foaming performance across household, institutional, and industrial cleaning applications. Manufactured by Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd., it helps formulators develop cost-effective, high-performance cleaning products with consistent quality.
Product Overview
Typically neutralised to produce Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate (LAS), LABSA serves as one of the most widely used surfactants in detergent and cleaning product manufacturing. Its strong affinity for grease, oils, and particulate soils, combined with cost efficiency and dependable batch-to-batch consistency, makes it a preferred choice for household, institutional, and industrial cleaning formulations.
Industries & Applications
Supporting Manufacturers Across Diverse Industries
SHIVASOL™ LABSA is widely used as a primary anionic surfactant across industries requiring efficient cleaning performance, grease removal, emulsification, and stable detergent formulations.
| Industries | Applications |
|---|---|
| Detergent & Laundry Powders | Serves as the primary surfactant for effective removal of grease, dirt, stains, and particulate soils in powder detergent formulations. |
| Liquid Detergents & Cleaners | Provides excellent emulsification, foaming, and cleaning efficiency in liquid detergent and cleaner formulations. |
| Household & Institutional Cleaners | Used in floor cleaners, surface cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, and other household and institutional cleaning products requiring reliable cleaning performance. |
| Industrial Cleaning Formulations | Supports heavy-duty industrial cleaners where high detergency and efficient soil removal are essential. |
| Chemical Processing | Used as an important raw material in the production of surfactant-based intermediates and specialty cleaning formulations. |
Product Specifications
| Property Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SHIVASOL™ Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) |
| Chemical Name | Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C₆H₅SO₃H |
| HS Code | 34021190 |
| CAS Number | 27176-87-0 |
| Physical State | Viscous Brown Liquid |
| Ionic Nature | Anionic |
| Active Matter (Purity) | 90% & 96% |
| pH | Strongly Acidic (Before Neutralisation) |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water After Neutralisation |
Key Benefits
Excellent Detergency
Effectively removes grease, dirt, oils, and particulate soils, making it a preferred surfactant for high-performance cleaning formulations.
Superior Emulsification
Provides excellent emulsification properties that help disperse oils and contaminants for enhanced cleaning efficiency.
High Active Matter
Available in 90% and 96% active matter grades to support efficient detergent formulation and consistent manufacturing performance.
Cost-Effective Formulations
Offers an economical surfactant solution for large-scale detergent production without compromising cleaning performance.
Excellent Foaming Performance
Produces stable foam that enhances cleaning effectiveness across a wide range of household and industrial applications.
Broad Formulation Compatibility
Compatible with standard detergent formulation systems, making it suitable for powder detergents, liquid cleaners, and industrial cleaning products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact UsWhat is Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA)?
Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) is a high-active anionic surfactant widely used in the manufacture of detergents, liquid cleaners, and industrial cleaning products. It is valued for its excellent detergency, emulsification, and foaming performance.
What is LABSA used for?
LABSA is primarily used in laundry detergents, liquid detergents, household cleaners, industrial cleaning formulations, and surfactant-based chemical products where efficient grease and soil removal is required.
Why is LABSA widely used in detergent manufacturing?
LABSA provides excellent cleaning efficiency, strong emulsification, stable foam generation, and cost-effective formulation, making it one of the most widely used surfactants in detergent production.
What active matter grades are available?
SHIVASOL™ LABSA is available in 90% and 96% active matter grades to meet different formulation and manufacturing requirements.
Is LABSA soluble in water?
LABSA becomes readily soluble in water after neutralisation, allowing it to be effectively incorporated into various detergent and cleaning formulations.
What industries commonly use LABSA?
LABSA is widely used across detergent manufacturing, household cleaning products, institutional cleaners, industrial cleaning formulations, and chemical processing industries.
Can LABSA be used in liquid detergent formulations?
Yes. LABSA is commonly used in liquid detergents because of its excellent emulsification, detergency, and foaming characteristics, helping manufacturers develop effective cleaning products.
What packaging options are available?
SHIVASOL™ LABSA is supplied in 210 kg HDPE drums, 220 kg MS drums, and 1000 kg IBC containers to support different production and logistics requirements.
Why choose SHIVASOL™ LABSA?
SHIVASOL™ LABSA combines high active matter, excellent detergency, strong emulsification, reliable foaming performance, and consistent manufacturing quality, making it a trusted surfactant solution for detergent and industrial cleaning product manufacturers.
