Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates, Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (LAS), Branched Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (BAS), 68411-30-3

Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates, Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (LAS), Branched Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (BAS), 68411-30-3

BASF PRODUCTS:

Agnique® ABS 70 C Alkyl benzene sulfonate, calcium salt in isobutanol Liquid approx. 70

Agnique® ABS 58 C-EH Alkyl benzene sulfonate, calcium salt in 2-ethylhexanol and propylenglycol Liquid approx. 58

Agnique® ABS 60 C-EH Alkyl benzene sulfonate, calcium salt in 2-ethylhexanol Liquid approx. 60

Disponil® LDBS 25 EVO Linear dodecyl benzene sulfonate, sodium salt Liquid approx. 25

Disponil® LDBS 55 Paste approx. 55

Product Description:

• Product Name: Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates (ABS)

• Chemical Formula: RC₆H₄SO₃⁻M⁺ (where R is a linear hydrocarbon in the range C₉-C₁₅ and M is an alkaline metal ion or an amine derivative)

• CAS Number: Varies depending on the specific product variant

• Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow liquid or white to slightly yellowish powder

• Molecular Weight: Varies

• Density: Varies

• Solubility: Soluble in water

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Physical Properties:

  • Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow liquid or white to slightly yellowish powder

  • Solubility: Soluble in water

• Chemical Properties:

  • Chemical Formula: RC₆H₄SO₃⁻M⁺

  • Reactivity: Generally chemically inert and does not react with many chemicals. However, it can react at high temperatures or with strong oxidizing agents.

  • pH Stability: Stable over a wide pH range

Uses:

• Personal Care Products: Used as a surfactant in shampoos, hand soaps, baby products, and body washes.

• Household Products: Found in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and spray cleaners.

• Industrial: Used in various industrial applications, including detergents and cleaning agents.

• Agriculture: Used as an anionic surfactant, solubilizer, emulsifier, wetting agent, and solvent in various agricultural applications, particularly pest control.

Other Names:

• Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (LAS)

• Branched Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (BAS)

Common Name:

• Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates