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DETENLAB® 240 is a linear alkylbenzene (LAB) resulting from the catalytic alkylation of benzene with linear mono-olefins obtained from the dehydrogenation process of n-paraffins. Its primary use is as a raw material for the production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) through sulfonation reactions, followed by the production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) through neutralization. LAS, a major anionic surfactant, is a common component in household detergents, including laundry powders, laundry liquids, dishwashing products, and all-purpose cleaners, as well as various minor applications in a wide range of industries.

Chemical Name: Benzene, C10-13-alkyl derivs.

Chemical Family: Aromatics, Linear Alkylbenzenes (LAB)

CAS Number: 67774-74-7

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

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DetenLAB® 240 (LAB) is mainly used as a raw material to produce linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) via sulfonation reaction and then linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) through neutralization. LAS is one of the major anionic surfactants used in the market for household detergents, such as laundry powders, laundry liquids, dishwashing products and all - purpose cleaners, as well as other minor applications in a wide range of different industries

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 15ºC)0.86g/ml
Color 30.0Saybolt
Color 5.0HazenAPHA
Bromine Index7.0mg/100g
Carbon Chain Distribution (more than 5 phenyl C10)0.7mg/100g
Carbon Chain Distribution (phenyl C10)14.0% (wt)
Carbon Chain Distribution (phenyl C11)34.0
Carbon Chain Distribution (phenyl C12)30.0
Carbon Chain Distribution (phenyl C13)30.0
Carbon Chain Distribution (less than phenyl C14)0.8
2 Phenyl Alkanes16.0% (wt)
Molecular Weight240.0g/mol
Paraffins0.1% (wt)
Tetralins and Indans0.5% (wt)
Water40.0ppm
Viscosity (at 100ºF)4.3cSt
Flash Point140.0ºC
Initial Boiling Range285.0ºC
Final Boiling Range308.0ºC
Sulfonabilitymin. 98.6% (wt)
Aniline Point16.0ºC
Refractive Index (at 20ºC)1.483
Acidity0.05mg KOH/g
Total Linear Alkylbenzenemin. 92% (wt)
Total Branched Akylbenzenemax. 7% (wt)

Safety & Health

Health and Safety Information

Do not swallow. Hazardous product that may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment according to the safety data sheet. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. See more details regarding  the precautionary statements on safe use, storage and disposal in the safety data sheet.

Packaging & Availability

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Available in trucks.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Store in accordance with local regulations.
  • Carbon steel is preferred for pipes and storage in contact with DetenLAB® 240