Linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid, also known as LABSA, is a synthetic chemical surfactant, a widely used industrial detergent. Used in washing powder, detergent powder, oil soap, cleaning powder and detergent cake. LABSA is an anionic surfactant whose molecules are characterized by a hydrophilic and hydrophobic group. This non-volatile chemical compound is synthesized through the sulfonation process. Sulfonation reagents include sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid, sulfamic acid and diluted sulfur trioxide. The properties of LABSA differ in chemical and physical properties depending on the length of the alkyl chain. This results in formulations that find many applications. The resulting surfactants are used in the chemical industry to improve the contact between water and minerals. Most anionic surfactants, including LABSA, are non-toxic in nature. However, prolonged exposure to these surfactants can irritate and damage the skin through disruption of the lipid membrane that protects the skin and other cells. On the other hand, biodegradability is determined by the hydrophobic hydrocarbon group of the surfactant. LABSA is one of the largest synthetic surfactants by volume due to its low cost and high performance. Apart from that, Linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid can be dried in the form of a stable powder. This chemical is biodegradable and environmentally friendly. This substance and its derivatives are widely used chemical compounds in the industry of beauty and personal care products. It is also used as a raw material for the production of caprolactam, a precursor of nylon. In this reaction, hydrogen sulfide is used as an equivalent of elemental sulfur. In some cases, the above substance can be used as an additive in special racing car fuels because it helps to ignite their fuel quickly. LABSA is a purple liquid and has various uses due to its surfactant properties.
