DBSA - Dodecyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA)

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Dodecyl benzene sulphonic acid (DBSA)

Technical grade

Dodecylbenzene Sulphonic Acid (DBSA or LABSA) is a widely used anionic surfactant and detergent intermediate. It is an organic acid derived from linear alkylbenzene (LAB) sulfonation, typically with a dodecyl (C12) alkyl chain, hence the name.

The sulphonic acid group provides strong negative charge → excellent cleaning, wetting, and foaming power. The linear dodecyl group provides compatibility with biodegradation, making LABSA more environmentally acceptable than older branched-chain versions.

 

  • CAS No: 27176-87-0 / 85536-14-7
  • Other names: Dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid, NA, DBSA, LABSA, DDBSA
  • Purity: 96%
  • Appearance: thick brown liquid
  • Mol formula: CH3(CH2)11C64SO3H
  • Structural formula: R-C6H4-SO3H

 

Uses for Dodecyl benzene sulphonic acid:

1. Detergent & Cleaning Formulations

  • Main raw material in manufacturing household and industrial detergents after neutralization with an alkali (e.g. sodium hydroxide, ammonia, or triethanolamine)

  • Used in:

    • Laundry liquids and powders

    • Dishwashing liquids

    • Toilet and surface cleaners

    • Car wash and truck wash chemicals

2. Emulsifiers and Wetting Agents

  • In agrochemical formulations (e.g. herbicides) to improve emulsification of oils

  • In textile and leather processing for scouring and wetting

3. Industrial Applications

  • Degreasing and defoaming agents

  • Oil field chemicals and drilling fluids

 

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PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.