Description
Technical Parameters
Property and application
Sodium alkyl Benzene Sulphonate (Sodium LABS) is indeed one of the most crucial ingredients in detergent formulations due to its excellent cleaning and foaming properties. As a surfactant, it plays a key role in the effectiveness of many household and industrial cleaning products.
1. Cleaning Power:
- Sodium LABS works by lowering the surface tension between water and oils or dirt, allowing them to mix and be removed from surfaces more easily. It effectively breaks down grease, oils, and other soil types, which is essential for washing clothes or cleaning dishes.
2. Foaming:
- One of the most prominent characteristics of Sodium LABS is its ability to generate stable foam, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also aids in cleaning by trapping dirt and particles. Foam also helps spread the detergent evenly on the surface.
3. Versatility:
- It is widely used in both powder and liquid detergents. In liquid form, it can create a consistent, stable lather, making it ideal for washing machines and hand-washing applications.
- In powder detergents, it provides strong cleaning power and helps the detergent dissolve effectively in water.
4. Environmental Considerations:
- Modern formulations of Sodium LABS are often designed to be more biodegradable, which is important for minimizing environmental impact after use. Some variations are also made with more linear alkyl chains, which are easier to break down by microorganisms compared to branched-chain versions.
5. Application Areas:
- Laundry detergents: Sodium LABS is a core ingredient in laundry detergents (both powder and liquid) because of its excellent ability to break down oils, stains, and grease from fabrics.
- Dishwashing detergents: It is also widely used in dishwashing liquids, where its foaming and degreasing properties make it effective for cleaning dishes, pots, and pans.
- Surface cleaners: In industrial cleaners or household cleaning products, Sodium LABS is used for its grease-cutting and foaming abilities.
- Hand soaps and shampoos: It is sometimes included in personal care products like soaps and shampoos for mild cleansing action.
6. Cost-Effectiveness:
- Sodium LABS is relatively cost-effective compared to some other surfactants, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers. It offers a good balance between performance (cleaning, foaming) and cost, which is crucial in high-volume production.
7. Stability:
- Sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate is stable over a wide range of pH levels, making it suitable for both acidic and alkaline cleaning formulations.
Specs
|
Item |
Index |
|
Appearance |
Pale yellow liquid |
|
Color Klett |
≤30 |
|
PH (10% water solution) |
7.0-8.5 |
|
Active matter % |
23.0 ±1.0% |
|
Unsulphated matter |
≤1.0 |
|
Na2SO4 % |
≤1.0 |
