Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Technologies
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Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Product Application
NEXTLAB R550-L 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
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 20ºC) | 0.86 | g/ml | — |
| Color | 30.0 | — | Saybolt |
| Color | 5.0 | Hazen | APHA |
| Bromine Index | 1.0 | mg/100g | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (more than 5 Phenyl C10) | max. 1 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Pheny C10) | 13.5 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C10 + Phenyl C11) | 46.0 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Pheny C11) | 33.0 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C12) | 33.5 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C13 + Phenyl C14) | 20.0 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C13) | 19.5 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C14) | max. 0.5 | % (m) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (less than Phenyl C14) | 0.0 | % (m) | — |
| 2 Phenyl Alkanes | 20.0 | % (m) | — |
| Molecular Weight | 240.0 | g/mol | — |
| Paraffins | 0.1 | % (m) | — |
| Tetralins and Indans | max. 1 | % (m) | — |
| Water Content | 37.0 | ppm | — |
| Viscosity (at 100ºF) | 4.5 | cSt | — |
| Flash Point | 140.0 | ºC | Close cup |
| Sulfonability | 98.5 | % (m) | — |
| Aniline Point | 16.0 | ºC | — |
| Refraction Index (at 20°C) | 1.483 | — | — |
| Acidity | max. 0.05 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Total Linear Alkylbenzene | min. 90 | % (m) | — |
| Total Branched Alkylbenzene | max. 7 | % (m) | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
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
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Available in trucks, flexitanks, isotanks, railcars and vessels.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Store in accordance with local regulations.
- Carbon steel is preferred for pipes and storage in contact with NEXTLAB R550-L