Technical grade
LAS/LABSA in kenya
LAS (Linear Alkyl Sulfonic Acid) is a powerful surfactant primarily used in the formulation of cleaning products. It effectively reduces surface tension, enhances wetting properties, and increases the emulsification of oils, making it an essential ingredient in detergents and personal care items. LAS is commonly utilized in formulations across various industries, providing versatile applications and optimizing product effectiveness in meeting consumer needs.
Main applicationHousehold detergents — enhances cleaning power and reduces surface tension.
LAS/LABSA is crucial for the cleaning and detergents industry due to its ability to significantly improve product performance. It addresses the need for effective cleaning by ensuring formulations are efficient and economical, thus playing a vital role in customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.
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 containers and drums of varying sizes.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Clear, light yellow liquid
LAS is a liquid surfactant known for its excellent cleaning and foaming properties. This compound functions effectively in both hard and soft water, ensuring stable performance across various formulations. Technical buyers should consider its concentration levels when formulating products, typically targeting percentages that optimize both cleaning power and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, buyers should specify the required properties in order to ensure compatibility with their specific applications while considering the formulation matrix it will be part of.
Delivery
LAS/LABSA in kenya 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 detergents — enhances cleaning power and reduces surface tension.
- Industrial cleaners — effective in degreasing and removing tough stains.
- Personal care products — used in shampoos and body washes for improved foaming.
- Textile processing — aids in emulsification and dispersion in dyeing processes.
- Oil field services — functions as a wetting agent for improved oil recovery in drilling operations.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Powerful cleaning agent — maximizes stain removal efficiency in products.
- Improves foaming action — enhances user experience in personal care products.
- Emulsifies oils — facilitates better formulations in industrial applications.
- Compatible with varied formulations — allows for broader application across products.
- Cost-efficient — reduces formulation costs without compromising quality.
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 in kenya is supplied?
LAS/LABSA in kenya 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 in kenya look like?
LAS/LABSA in kenya is described as clear, light yellow 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 in kenya used for?
Common applications include household detergents — enhances cleaning power and reduces surface tension., industrial cleaners — effective in degreasing and removing tough stains., personal care products — used in shampoos and body washes for improved foaming., textile processing — aids in emulsification and dispersion in dyeing processes. and oil field services — functions as a wetting agent for improved oil recovery in drilling operations.. 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 in kenya?
LAS/LABSA in kenya is supplied to the Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Textile & Leather Tanning and Oil, Gas & Energy 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 in kenya available in?
Available in bulk containers and drums of varying sizes. 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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