{"id":7006,"date":"2026-10-30T02:14:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T02:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/sulphonic-acid-96-labsa-96-for-detergent-manufacturers\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T02:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T02:14:51","slug":"sulphonic-acid-96-labsa-96-for-detergent-manufacturers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/sulphonic-acid-96-labsa-96-for-detergent-manufacturers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) for Detergent Manufacturers: Specs, Packaging and Bulk Buying"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"anflo-blog-post anflo-post-v2\">\n<div class=\"anflo-blog-eyebrow\">DETERGENTS \u2022 SURFACTANT BUYING GUIDE<\/div>\n<p class=\"anflo-blog-lead\">Choosing <strong>Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) for detergent manufacturers<\/strong> is a decision about cleaning power, colour and cost per ton of finished product. This guide covers the specifications that matter, how LABSA is neutralised, which packaging gives the best container payload, and how to compare price offers.<\/p>\n<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_labsa_96_1_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) for detergent manufacturers\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_labsa_96_1_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_labsa_96_1_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_labsa_96_1_-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) supplied by Anflo Inter Chemical Products Trading.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<nav class=\"anflo-toc\" aria-label=\"Contents\"><strong>In this guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Why LABSA 96% Is the Core Detergent Surfactant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) Neutralisation in Practice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">Packaging: Buy Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) in IBC or Drums<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) Price per Ton: What to Compare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h2>Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) for detergent manufacturers: Key Facts<\/h2>\n<table class=\"anflo-facts\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Product<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/sulphonic-acid-96-labsa-96\/\">Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">CAS number<\/th>\n<td>85536-14-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Formula<\/th>\n<td>C18H30O3S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Appearance<\/th>\n<td>Dark brown viscous liquid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Packaging<\/th>\n<td>1050Kg IBC \/21 Tons\/ 20ft Container 210kg Plastic Drums \/ 16.8 tons\/20ft container 225kg Plastic Drums \/ 18 tons\/20ft container \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Transport class<\/th>\n<td>UN 2586, Class 8 (corrosive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">List price<\/th>\n<td>USD 1,485.00 per MT (volume orders quoted individually)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Category<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/chemical-category\/industrial-chemicals\/\">Industrial Chemicals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">Why LABSA 96% Is the Core Detergent Surfactant<\/h2>\n<p>Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) is the acid form of LAS, the most widely used anionic surfactant in the world. Once neutralised it delivers the detergency in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>laundry powders and liquid detergents;<\/li>\n<li>dishwashing liquids and household cleaners;<\/li>\n<li>industrial and institutional cleaners;<\/li>\n<li>agrochemical emulsifiers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Its linear chain makes it readily biodegradable, and it pairs well with <a href='https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/sodium-laureth-sulfate-sles-70\/'>SLES 70%<\/a>, which adds foam and mildness in liquid formulas. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleaninginstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Cleaning Institute<\/a> publishes useful background on surfactant use and safety.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>Typical Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) specifications that detergent plants put in their purchase orders:<\/p>\n<table class='anflo-tbl'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Parameter<\/th>\n<th>Typical value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Active matter<\/td>\n<td>96% minimum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Free sulfuric acid<\/td>\n<td>About 1.5% maximum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Free oil (unsulfonated)<\/td>\n<td>About 2.0% maximum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Colour (5% solution)<\/td>\n<td>Stated maximum on the COA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Appearance<\/td>\n<td>Dark brown viscous liquid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Higher free oil lowers active content and can leave odour; high colour shows in pale liquid detergents. Confirm every value on the lot COA. Identity data is on <a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Dodecylbenzenesulfonic-acid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PubChem<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/industrial-chemicals-1024x384.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Industrial Chemicals supplied in bulk by Anflo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/industrial-chemicals-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/industrial-chemicals-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/industrial-chemicals-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/industrial-chemicals-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/industrial-chemicals.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Industrial Chemicals range from Anflo Inter Chemical Products Trading.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) Neutralisation in Practice<\/h2>\n<p>LABSA is neutralised to the sodium salt (LAS) with caustic soda or soda ash. Stoichiometry gives a useful planning figure: LABSA has a molecular weight of roughly 326 g\/mol, so each kilogram of LABSA 96% needs about 0.12 kg of 100% sodium hydroxide, plus a little more for the free sulfuric acid, around 0.13 kg in total. Always confirm the exact amount by titration on your batch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The reaction is exothermic: add LABSA to the alkali slowly with mixing and cooling.<\/li>\n<li>Target a neutral to mildly alkaline paste or slurry as your formula requires.<\/li>\n<li>Powder plants often use <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/soda-ash-dense-99-sodium-carbonate-99\/\">soda ash<\/a>; liquid plants usually use <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/caustic-soda-flakes-99-sodium-hydroxide-flakes-99\/\">caustic soda flakes<\/a> dissolved in water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more formulation background see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/chemical-selection-for-soap-and-detergent-manufacturing\/\">chemicals for soap and detergent manufacturing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">Packaging: Buy Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) in IBC or Drums<\/h2>\n<table class='anflo-tbl'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Packing<\/th>\n<th>Load per 20 ft container<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1,050 kg IBC<\/td>\n<td>About 21 tons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>210 kg plastic drums<\/td>\n<td>About 16.8 tons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>225 kg plastic drums<\/td>\n<td>About 18 tons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Buyers who buy Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) in IBC get the highest payload and the lowest freight per ton; drums suit smaller plants without pumping equipment. LABSA is UN 2586, Class 8 (corrosive), so it ships under dangerous-goods rules and must be stored in acid-resistant tanks or containers. It thickens in cold weather, so plan gentle warming before pumping in winter, and use stock in date order because colour can increase during long storage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) Price per Ton: What to Compare<\/h2>\n<p>The Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) price per ton follows its feedstocks, linear alkylbenzene (made from benzene and paraffins) and sulfur trioxide, together with packaging and freight. To compare offers fairly:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check active matter and free oil, since a lower-active product costs more per kilogram of surfactant.<\/li>\n<li>Compare the same packaging, because container payload changes freight per ton.<\/li>\n<li>Use the same delivery basis (FOB, CFR or CIF).<\/li>\n<li>Agree COA and SDS with every lot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our list price is in the key facts table. Send your monthly volume through the <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/request-a-quote\/\">quote form<\/a> and browse more <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/chemical-category\/industrial-chemicals\/\">industrial chemicals<\/a> for your plant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"anflo-buybox\">\n<div><strong>Ready to buy Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%)?<\/strong><br \/><span class=\"anflo-price\">From USD 1,485 \/ MT<\/span><br \/>Send grade, quantity and destination port for a written quotation.<\/div>\n<div><a class=\"anflo-btn2\" href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/sulphonic-acid-96-labsa-96\/\">View product<\/a><a class=\"anflo-btn2\" href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/request-a-quote\/\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Related Products Buyers Order With Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"anflo-related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/sodium-laureth-sulfate-sles-70\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_sles_for_sale_1_-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sodium Laureth Sulfate \/ SLES 70%\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_sles_for_sale_1_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_sles_for_sale_1_-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_sles_for_sale_1_-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_sles_for_sale_1_-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_sles_for_sale_1_.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><span>Sodium Laureth Sulfate \/ SLES 70%<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/caustic-soda-flakes-99-sodium-hydroxide-flakes-99\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_caustic_soda_flakes_12_-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Caustic Soda Flakes 99% \/ Sodium Hydroxide Flakes 99%\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_caustic_soda_flakes_12_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_caustic_soda_flakes_12_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_caustic_soda_flakes_12_.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><span>Caustic Soda Flakes 99% \/ Sodium Hydroxide Flakes 99%<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/product\/soda-ash-dense-99-sodium-carbonate-99\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_soda_ash_dense_1_-1-300x225.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Soda Ash Dense 99% \/ Sodium Carbonate 99%\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_soda_ash_dense_1_-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_soda_ash_dense_1_-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/camachem_-_soda_ash_dense_1_-1.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><span>Soda Ash Dense 99% \/ Sodium Carbonate 99%<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"anflo-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is the difference between LABSA and SLES?<\/summary>\n<p>LABSA is an acid that is neutralised to LAS, the main cleaning surfactant in powders and liquids. SLES is already a neutral surfactant that adds foam and mildness. Many formulas use both.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much caustic soda is needed to neutralise LABSA 96%?<\/summary>\n<p>About 0.13 kg of 100% sodium hydroxide per kilogram of LABSA 96%, based on stoichiometry including free acid. Confirm by titration on your batch.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is LABSA dangerous goods?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. It ships as UN 2586, Class 8 corrosive, and must be stored in acid-resistant containers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Which packaging is most economical?<\/summary>\n<p>1,050 kg IBCs give about 21 tons per 20 ft container, the highest payload and lowest freight per ton. Drums suit plants without pumping equipment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"anflo-blog-cta\"><strong>Need a bulk quotation for Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%)?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/request-a-quote\/\">Send your requirements to Anflo<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:sales@anflointerchem.shop\">sales@anflointerchem.shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sulphonic Acid 96% (Labsa 96%) for detergent manufacturers: specs, neutralisation with caustic soda, IBC and drum loads, storage and price per ton.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1814,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industrial-chemicals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7006\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anflointerchem.shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}