Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)
Origin: China
We are one of the leading professional manufacturers and suppliers of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) in China. Linear Alkyl Benzene is a key raw materail in surfactant industry.
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- No.420 Zhonghua Road,Qinghuai District, Nanjing,China 210001
- 008618005174481
- Mr.Sam
- sales@nanjingchem.com
Product Introduction
Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) – High-Purity Industrial Grade for Global Export
1. Product Introduction
Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), also known as linear dodecylbenzene, CAS No. 67774-74-7, is a high-value core aromatic organic compound and an essential synthetic intermediate widely applied in the global fine chemical and daily chemical industries. As a top-tier industrial chemical material, Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) has become the most popular surfactant raw material for global manufacturing enterprises It is produced through the alkylation reaction of benzene with C10-C14 linear olefins via advanced catalytic processes. Featured with stable chemical properties, high sulfonation activity, and excellent biodegradability, LAB serves as the primary raw material for manufacturing linear alkyl benzene sulfonate (LAS), the most widely used surfactant in detergent and cleaning industries worldwide. As a professional Linear Alkyl Benzene manufacturer in China, our factory supplies high-purity industrial-grade Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) with stable quality, consistent performance, and full international compliance, catering to bulk industrial procurement, wholesale purchasing, and long-term global cooperative orders worldwide.
2. Product Specifications
We provide multiple standard grades of high-purity Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) to meet diverse industrial production and commercial application demands for global buyers. All products comply with international industrial standards and undergo strict factory testing before delivery. The detailed specifications are as follows:
| Item | Standard Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) |
| CAS Number | 67774-74-7 |
| EC Number | 267-051-0 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid |
| LAB Purity | 97.5% / 98.0% / 99.0% Min |
| Color (APHA) | ≤10 / ≤20 / ≤30 (Based on grades) |
| Sulphonability | 99.85% Min |
| Density (15.5°C) | 0.855–0.870 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 280–320°C |
| Flash Point | ＞120°C |
| Moisture Content | ≤30 ppm |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents |
3. Product Features & Applications
Core Features of Our Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)
- High Purity & Stability: Adopting advanced solid acid catalytic production technology, our LAB features high purity, low impurity content, and stable physical and chemical properties, avoiding quality fluctuations in downstream production.
- Excellent Sulfonation Performance: With ultra-high sulfonation activity, it can be fully converted into high-quality LAS surfactants, ensuring high finished product yield and stable surface activity.
- Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable: The product is highly biodegradable under aerobic conditions, meeting global environmental protection standards and green production requirements.
- Strong Thermal Stability: High boiling point and flash point ensure safe operation in high-temperature industrial processing, with low volatilization loss and high production safety.
- Wide Compatibility: Compatible with various auxiliary chemical raw materials, suitable for formula adjustment of multiple downstream products.
Industrial Applications of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)
- Detergent & Cleaning Industry: The primary raw material for producing LAS, widely used in laundry powder, liquid detergent, dish soap, industrial cleaning agents, and daily chemical cleaning products.
- Industrial Surfactants: Used in the production of emulsifiers, dispersants, wetting agents, and penetrants for textile, printing and dyeing, papermaking, and leather industries.
- Petrochemical Industry: Applied in oil field auxiliary chemicals, mineral flotation agents, and industrial oil emulsification formulas.
- Other Fine Chemical Fields: Used as an intermediate for synthesizing various fine chemical products, supporting customized formula production for multiple industrial scenarios.
4. Packaging, Storage & Ocean Shipping Information
Packaging Standard
Standard export packaging adopts 200L HDPE iron drums or plastic drums, with net weight of 170kg–180kg per drum. Palletized packaging is optional to meet container loading and long-distance transportation requirements. Customized packaging specifications are available according to customer’s personalized demands.
Storage Requirements
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated indoor warehouse, away from direct sunlight, high temperature, heat sources, and strong oxidizing substances. Keep the containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture and impurity contamination. The ambient storage temperature is recommended between 10°C–30°C. Standard shelf life is 12 months under proper storage conditions. Regular ventilation and inspection are required during stockpiling to ensure product stability.
Ocean Shipping & Hazard Classification
- Dangerous Goods Identification: Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) is non-dangerous goods for international transportation
- UN Number: Not Applicable (N/A)
- Hazard Class: No international dangerous goods classification
- Shipping Advantage: No special dangerous goods declaration, refrigeration, or isolation transportation required. It supports general container shipping (FCL/LCL), with low transportation cost and flexible shipment arrangement. Complete shipping documents including MSDS, COA, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading can be provided for customs clearance.
5. Enterprise Introduction
Founded in 2001, our company is one of the most professional and reliable Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) manufacturers and global suppliers of fine chemical intermediates in China. After more than 20 years of steady development, we have built a standardized modern chemical production base covering an area of 100 acres, with complete production, testing, R&D and environmental protection supporting facilities.
We own 5 professional automated production lines dedicated to LAB and homologous chemical products, achieving large-scale, standardized, and intelligent production. The annual output is sufficient to support long-term bulk export orders and global customer procurement demands. Adhering to the strategy of technology-driven development, we attach great importance to technical research and innovation. Our R&D team accounts for more than 20% of the total employees, focusing on core research directions including LAB and similar product optimization of production processes, upgrading of precision detection methods, and systematic treatment technology of solid, liquid and gas waste generated in the production process.
With strict ISO quality management system and environmental protection management system, we realize full-process quality control from raw material input, production processing to finished product delivery. All products comply with international environmental protection and industrial standards. Relying on superior production capacity, stable product quality and professional export service, we have established long-term cooperative relationships with customers from dozens of countries and regions worldwide, and become one of the core and most reliable Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) suppliers in China for global export business.
6. FAQ
Q1: What is Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) & What is it used for?
Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB, CAS 67774-74-7) is a high-purity aromatic organic compound and the most critical upstream intermediate for anionic surfactants. It is synthesized by the alkylation of benzene and linear C10-C14 olefins. With stable chemical properties, high sulfonation rate and eco-friendly biodegradability, it is the mainstream raw material for global detergent and fine chemical industries, replacing traditional low-efficiency and high-pollution raw materials.
Q2: What grades and specifications of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) do you supply?
We provide three mainstream industrial grades: 97.5%, 98.0%, and 99.0% purity LAB. Corresponding indicators including chroma, sulfonation degree, and moisture content all meet international export standards. We can also adjust product indicators and provide customized specifications according to customers’ downstream production requirements to match different application scenarios.
Q3: Why choose our Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) export service?
- Diversified Payment Terms: We accept multiple flexible international payment methods including T/T, L/C, Western Union, etc., to reduce customer’s trade payment risks.
- Free Sample Service: Free LAB samples are available for customer quality testing, customers only need to bear the freight cost.
- Support Trial Order: Small trial orders are warmly accepted before bulk cooperation, helping customers verify product quality and market adaptability stably.
- Complete Document Support: We can provide full set of official documents including MSDS safety data sheet, COA quality analysis report, origin certificate, and customs clearance documents to support smooth import and customs clearance in various countries.
- Professional Export Service: With years of international trade experience, we provide one-stop services including production scheduling, quality inspection, booking, packaging, and after-sales tracking.
Q4: What is your position as a Linear Alkyl Benzene supplier?
We are one of the leading professional manufacturers and suppliers of Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) in China. We focus on LAB R&D, production and global export for more than 20 years, with independent production base, core R&D technology and stable supply capacity. We are committed to providing high-cost-performance, high-stability LAB products and professional customized chemical supply solutions for global industrial customers, covering daily chemicals, fine chemicals, petrochemicals and other downstream industries.
