Detergent & Surfactant Feedstock

Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) Supplier

Export-ready Linear Alkylbenzene for LABSA and biodegradable detergent surfactant production. FloraPetroleum coordinates specification review, quality documentation, bulk packaging and international logistics.

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C10–C13Typical Alkyl Chain Range

Clear LiquidColorless to Pale Yellow

CAS 67774-74-7Linear Alkylbenzene

COA · TDS · SDSExport Documentation

Product Overview

Primary feedstock for detergent surfactants

Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) is a biodegradable detergent intermediate produced by alkylating benzene with linear mono-olefins. It is principally sulfonated to manufacture Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA), which is then neutralized for use in household and industrial detergent formulations.

Commercial LAB is typically a clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid with strong sulfonation performance. Shipment specifications are confirmed by the agreed contract and batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.

Important: LAB is the hydrocarbon feedstock used to manufacture LABSA; it is not LABSA and it is not an acidic surfactant.

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Applications

Built for surfactant and chemical production

LABSA Production

Primary raw material for sulfonation into Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid.

Laundry Detergents

Upstream feedstock for surfactants used in powder and liquid laundry systems.

Dishwashing Products

Feedstock for high-performance anionic surfactant manufacturing.

Industrial Cleaners

Supports surfactant production for institutional and industrial cleaning.

Specialty Chemicals

Selected chemical synthesis uses subject to grade and process approval.

Detergent Manufacturing

Reliable bulk feedstock for integrated detergent and surfactant producers.

Typical Technical Profile

Commercial Linear Alkylbenzene

Property	Reference Basis	Typical Commercial Range
Appearance	Visual	Clear, colourless to pale-yellow liquid
Total Normal Paraffin (T.N.P.)	wt% · UOP 698	0.5 max
LAB C9	wt% · UOP 698	<1
LAB C10	wt% · UOP 698	15 max
LAB C11	wt% · UOP 698	24–44
LAB C12	wt% · UOP 698	22–36
LAB C13	wt% · UOP 698	17–27
LAB C14	wt% · UOP 698	<1
Total LAB	wt% · UOP 698	92 min
Non-LAB	wt% · UOP 698	<7
LAB C14+	wt% · UOP 698	0.5 max
Heavy Alkylate Benzene (HAB)	wt% · UOP 698	Report
Average Molecular Weight	Calculated / GC	238–244 g/mol
2-Phenyl Isomer	wt% · UOP 698	20 max
Bromine Index	mg Br/100 g · ASTM D1492	10 max
Water	ppm · ASTM D6304	200 max
Refractive Index at 20°C	ASTM D1218	1.4800–1.4900
Density at 15.6°C	g/cm³ · ASTM D4052	0.8550–0.8700
Tetralin	wt% · Ecosol method	1 max
Doctor Test	ASTM D484	Negative
Sulfonatability	% · UOP 429	98 min
Saybolt Colour	ASTM D156	+29 min
Viscosity at 40°C	mm²/s (cSt) · ASTM D445	<10

Values are representative commercial parameters and do not replace the shipment-specific COA. Final limits and test methods are agreed before contracting.

Packaging & Logistics

Export-ready LAB delivery formats

Steel DrumsSealed industrial drums subject to supplier loading standard.

ISO Tank / FlexitankContainerized liquid loading subject to compatibility and route approval.

Road TankerBulk delivery for suitable destinations and unloading facilities.

FloraPetroleum LAB drums and IBC export packaging

Drums & IBC PackagingFlexible export formats for industrial buyers.

FloraPetroleum Linear Alkylbenzene bulk tanker logistics

Bulk LogisticsRoad tanker and container transport coordination.

Linear Alkylbenzene feedstock for detergent surfactant production

Detergent FeedstockIndustrial LAB supply for surfactant manufacturing.

Linear Alkylbenzene laboratory testing and certificate of analysis

Quality DocumentationBatch COA, TDS and SDS coordination.

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