LABSA 96% Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid, CAS 27176-87-0, Industrial Surfactant Feedstock
Industrial-grade LABSA 96% offered as a light brown viscous liquid surfactant feedstock for detergent and cleaning-product manufacturing. Overseas buyers should confirm CAS 27176-87-0, assay basis, free acid or sulfuric acid limits, active matter, color, moisture, packing suitability, SDS/COA availability, and dangerous goods export classification before RFQ or sample approval.
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CAS No.: 27176-87-0 as listed by supplierIndustrial surfactant feedstock / linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acidCandidate for RFQ after CAS, assay, impurity, grade, and DG document verification
Product name: LABSA 96% / linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid
CAS No.: 27176-87-0 as listed by supplier
EINECS No.: 248-289-4 as listed by supplier
Molecular formula listed: C18H30O3S; buyer should verify against supplier COA and SDS
Grade: Industrial grade
Purity / concentration: LABSA 96% min as listed
Appearance: Light brown viscous liquid
HS code listed: 34021100
Application category: Anionic surfactant feedstock for detergent-related formulations
Key specification items to request: active matter, free oil, sulfuric acid/free acid, moisture, color/Klett or Hazen method, viscosity, density, pH of diluted sample if applicable, and batch-to-batch tolerance
Who uses this page
Target buyers
Detergent manufacturers sourcing LABSA feedstock
Household and institutional cleaning-product producers
Industrial surfactant distributors
Chemical importers and regional stockists
Toll blenders and formulation plants
Textile auxiliary and cleaning-chemical formulators requiring industrial anionic surfactants
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Supplier listing indicates 200 kg drums; confirm drum material, net weight, palletization, and container loading plan.
Request photos or specifications for export drums, closures, seals, labels, and any inner lining if required by destination rules.
Confirm whether samples are available and whether sample packaging follows courier and dangerous goods acceptance requirements.
Ask for shelf-life statement, storage-condition wording on documents, and whether the product is shipped from factory stock or made to order.
For bulk procurement, confirm availability of full-container quantities, mixed-container restrictions, and lead time for 1 ton, 10 ton, and 100 ton ranges.
Applications and sourcing options
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Clear application, grade, package, and document notes help separate real sourcing demand from a vague price check.
Use context
Common applications
Raw material for laundry detergent powder or liquid detergent production where LABSA 96% is specified
Surfactant feedstock for dishwashing and hard-surface cleaning formulations
Industrial cleaning-product formulation subject to buyer’s own compatibility and regulatory checks
Textile, leather, paper, or electroplating auxiliary applications where industrial LABSA is accepted by the buyer’s process specification
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Sourcing options
Request supplier quotation for 200 kg drum lots with batch COA attached.
Start with pre-shipment sample testing before commercial order approval.
Use third-party inspection or laboratory verification for first shipment.
Ask for FOB China port, CIF destination port, and EXW factory pricing separately.
Compare this offer against other LABSA 96% suppliers using the same impurity and DG document checklist.
Consider annual or quarterly supply agreement only after confirming batch consistency and export documentation performance.
Human review
Compliance notes
Request current SDS in English and destination-language format where required before purchase.
Confirm dangerous goods classification with the supplier and forwarder; listing references arylsulphonic acids liquid and FP 85°F, so transport classification, UN number, class, packing group, and marine pollutant status must be checked on the SDS and shipping documents.
Request COA for each batch showing LABSA assay/concentration and impurity-related limits such as free sulfuric acid, free oil, water, and color.
Do not rely only on marketplace text for CAS, formula, EINECS, or transport data; verify against supplier documents and independent regulatory screening.
For personal care or shampoo-related use, confirm whether the offered grade is only industrial grade or whether cosmetic/personal-care documentation is available; do not assume suitability for regulated finished products.
Confirm export documents available: commercial invoice, packing list, COA, SDS, certificate of origin if needed, and DG declaration where applicable.
Buyer is responsible for import classification, local inventory notification, labeling, and end-use compliance in the destination market.
No regulatory approval, destination-market clearance, or unrestricted import status should be assumed from the listing.
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Questions to confirm
Can you provide the latest COA and SDS for LABSA 96% CAS 27176-87-0 before quotation?
What are your guaranteed specification limits for active matter, free sulfuric acid, free oil, moisture, color, viscosity, and density?
Is this material industrial grade only, or can you provide documentation for detergent, cosmetic, or personal-care supply chains if required?
What is the exact DG classification shown on your SDS, including UN number, hazard class, packing group, and proper shipping name?
Are 200 kg drums UN-rated or otherwise suitable for the declared DG classification and export route?
What is the MOQ, sample quantity, sample lead time, and courier/export feasibility for samples?
Can each shipment include batch COA, SDS, packing list, invoice, and certificate of origin?
What is the normal lead time for 1 ton, 10 tons, and full-container orders?
Checks before quote
Request current SDS in English and destination-language format where required before purchase.
Confirm dangerous goods classification with the supplier and forwarder; listing references arylsulphonic acids liquid and FP 85°F, so transport classification, UN number, class, packing group, and marine pollutant status must be checked on the SDS and shipping documents.
Request COA for each batch showing LABSA assay/concentration and impurity-related limits such as free sulfuric acid, free oil, water, and color.
Do not rely only on marketplace text for CAS, formula, EINECS, or transport data; verify against supplier documents and independent regulatory screening.
For personal care or shampoo-related use, confirm whether the offered grade is only industrial grade or whether cosmetic/personal-care documentation is available; do not assume suitability for regulated finished products.
Confirm export documents available: commercial invoice, packing list, COA, SDS, certificate of origin if needed, and DG declaration where applicable.
Buyer is responsible for import classification, local inventory notification, labeling, and end-use compliance in the destination market.
No regulatory approval, destination-market clearance, or unrestricted import status should be assumed from the listing.
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
