Technical grade
LAS/LABSA
LAS/LABSA is a linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid primarily used in cleaning and disinfection applications. This highly effective surfactant is pivotal in formulating detergents, given its excellent wetting and emulsifying properties. Industries leveraging LAS/LABSA include household cleaning products, industrial cleaners, and personal care formulations, where it enhances cleaning efficiency and stability.
Main applicationHousehold cleaning products — serves as a primary surfactant for effective soil removal.
LAS/LABSA is crucial for industries reliant on effective cleaning solutions. Its ability to enhance product performance in detergents directly impacts cleaning results, thereby driving user satisfaction and operational efficiency. Different industries rely on its properties to meet their specific cleaning needs, making it an important chemical in daily applications.
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in bulk liquid containers upon inquiry.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
LAS/LABSA is a liquid surfactant that serves as a primary ingredient in various cleaning formulations. It showcases superior cleansing, wetting, and foaming properties, making it suitable for a range of applications. As a surfactant, its effectiveness in reducing surface tension aids in enhancing the solvency power of detergents. Buyers should consider the concentration required for their formulations when ordering this product to meet specific cleaning performance criteria effectively.
Delivery
LAS/LABSA is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Household cleaning products — serves as a primary surfactant for effective soil removal.
- Industrial cleaners — enhances cleaning efficiency in heavy-duty applications.
- Personal care products — used in formulations for shampoos and body washes for improved lather.
- Textile and leather tanning — aids in the cleaning of materials during processing.
- Agricultural applications — utilizes its properties for enhancing pesticide efficacy by improving spread and adhesion.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances soil removal, ensuring cleaner surfaces.
- Improves product efficacy in industrial cleaning applications.
- Contributes to richer lather in personal care formulations.
- Increases performance of leather and textile cleaning processes.
- Boosts efficacy of agricultural products by improving adhesion.
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of LAS/LABSA is supplied?
LAS/LABSA is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does LAS/LABSA look like?
LAS/LABSA is described as clear liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is LAS/LABSA used for?
Common applications include household cleaning products — serves as a primary surfactant for effective soil removal., industrial cleaners — enhances cleaning efficiency in heavy-duty applications., personal care products — used in formulations for shampoos and body washes for improved lather., textile and leather tanning — aids in the cleaning of materials during processing. and agricultural applications — utilizes its properties for enhancing pesticide efficacy by improving spread and adhesion.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use LAS/LABSA?
LAS/LABSA is supplied to the Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents and Textile & Leather Tanning sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is LAS/LABSA available in?
Available in bulk liquid containers upon inquiry. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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