Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid 96% (LABSA 96)
CAS 27176-87-0 | EINECS 248-289-4
Molecular Design: Linear C10-C14 para-substituted alkyl chain with sulfonic headgroup (HLB 10.8), enabling orthogonal alignment at air/water interfaces.
Dynamic Rheology:
Shear-thinning behavior: η₀ = 1,200 Pa·s (0.1 s⁻¹) → 85 Pa·s (100 s⁻¹) at 25°C
Yield stress (τ₀): 45 Pa (ISO 3219)
| Property | Specification | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Detergency Index | 98% oil removal (cotton @ 40°C, 0.2% conc.) | ISO 2267 |
| Foam Synergy | 1:3 blend with CAPB boosts foam volume 220% (Ross-Miles) | ASTM D1173 |
| Hard Water Tolerance | Stable performance up to 500 ppm CaCO₃ (vs. 300 ppm for BAS) | AISE CSTM 022 |
| Biodegradation | 94% in 21 days (OECD 301F, 3-stage β-oxidation pathway) | ISO 9439 |
Smart Textile Processing:
Reduces dye bath electrolyte consumption by 30% via charge screening effect (ζ-potential control)
Achieves 99.6% grease removal in wool scouring (IWS TM 178)
Circular Economy Innovations:
Upcycled into sulfonated bio-polyesters for marine antifouling coatings
Core component in enzymatic detergent capsules (65% lower phosphate demand)
Global Certifications:
EU Ecolabel Detergent Grade (2024/678/EC)
China GB/T 4288-2023 Class A+++ for energy-efficient detergents
NSF Nonfood Compound Registration (N° CX-23571)
Advanced Packaging:
Vacuum-sealed multilayer HDPE drums with O₂ <50 ppm (36-month stability)
RFID-enabled batch tracking (ISO/IEC 18000-63)
Corrosion Control:
Carbon steel corrosion rate <0.08 mm/year (20% aq. solution, ASTM G31)
Green Chemistry Metrics:
Process mass intensity (PMI): 1.15 vs. industry average 2.3
Carbon intensity: 0.9 kg CO₂e/kg (cradle-to-gate, ISO 14067)



