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Identification & Functionality
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Applications & Uses
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PETRELAB® 550, Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB), is the result of the catalytic alkylation of benzene with linear monoolefins obtained from n-paraffin dehydrogenation process. Commercial LAB is a blend of C10–C13 homologues with all positional isomers except 1-phenyl. Low 2 phenyl isomers content (15-21%).Detal Flex 2 Phenyl Techology
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 15ºC) | 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 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C10) | 13.5 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C10 + Phenyl C11) | 46.0 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C11) | 33.0 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C12) | 33.5 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C13 + Phenyl C14) | 20.0 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C13) | 19.5 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (Phenyl C14) | max. 0.5 | % (wt) | — |
| Carbon Chain Distribution (less than Phenyl C14) | 0.0 | % (wt) | — |
| 2 Phenyl Alkanes | 20.0 | % (wt) | — |
| Molecular Weight | 240.0 | g/mol | — |
| Paraffins | 0.1 | % (wt) | — |
| Tetralins and Indans | max. 1 | % (wt) | — |
| Water Content | 37.0 | ppm | — |
| Viscosity (at 100ºF) | 4.5 | cSt | — |
| Flash Point | 140.0 | ºC | Close cup |
| Sulfonability | 98.5 | % (wt) | — |
| Aniline Point | 16.0 | ºC | — |
| Refraction Index (at 20°C) | 1.483 | — | — |
| Acidity | max. 0.05 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Total Linear Alkylbenzene | min. 90 | % (wt) | — |
| Total Branched Alkylbenzene | max. 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, flexitanks, isotanks and vessels.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Store in accordance with local regulations.
- Carbon steel is preferred for pipes and storage in contact with PETRELAB® 500 -Q