CAS 27176-87-0
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96%
CAS 27176-87-0
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is a powerful detergent and surfactant primarily used in cleaning formulations. With its high concentration and efficiency, this product is essential in the production of detergents, personal care products, and industrial cleaners. Its excellent emulsifying properties make it suitable for various applications across multiple industries, including cleaning and personal care, enhancing product performance and stability.
Main applicationDetergents and cleaners — acts as a key surfactant to enhance cleaning efficiency.
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is crucial for manufacturers in the cleaning, personal care, and industrial sectors. Its ability to enhance product performance and stability ensures that end-users receive efficient cleaning solutions, fulfilling market demands while maintaining quality and effectiveness.
Also known as
- Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid
- LABSA
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 of various sizes.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 27176-87-0
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Clear, viscous liquid
LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid) is a high-performance surfactant that acts as an emulsifier and wetting agent in numerous formulations. The 96% concentration provides optimal performance as a primary surfactant in detergent formulations, ensuring effective cleaning and foaming properties. When ordering, consider the concentration and ensure compatibility with your specific application requirements to maximize efficiency. LABSA is typically supplied in liquid form and offers excellent solubility in water, contributing to its versatility in various formulations.
Delivery
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% 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
- Detergents and cleaners — acts as a key surfactant to enhance cleaning efficiency.
- Personal care products — used as a cleansing agent in shampoos and body washes.
- Industrial cleaning agents — effective for heavy-duty cleaning applications.
- Textile processing — serves as a wetting agent to improve dye uptake.
- Oilfield chemicals — employed in enhanced oil recovery processes as a surfactant.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High concentration enables effective cleaning, reducing formulation costs.
- Liquid form allows for easy mixing and incorporation into formulations.
- Emulsifying properties improve product stability and performance.
- Versatile use across different sectors expands product portfolio options.
- Solubility in water enhances application ease and effectiveness in various formulations.
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 is the CAS number of Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96%?
The CAS registry number for Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is 27176-87-0. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96%?
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is also referred to as Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid and LABSA. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is supplied?
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% 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 Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% look like?
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is described as clear, viscous 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 Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% used for?
Common applications include detergents and cleaners — acts as a key surfactant to enhance cleaning efficiency., personal care products — used as a cleansing agent in shampoos and body washes., industrial cleaning agents — effective for heavy-duty cleaning applications., textile processing — serves as a wetting agent to improve dye uptake. and oilfield chemicals — employed in enhanced oil recovery processes as a surfactant.. 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 Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96%?
Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% is supplied to the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Textile & Leather Tanning and Laboratories & Research 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 Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) 96% available in?
Available in bulk liquid containers of various 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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