Acid slurry, also known as LABSA (linear alkyl benzene sulphonic acid), is the active surfactant that gives detergents their cleaning power. Detergent manufacturers neutralise it with caustic soda or soda ash to produce the surfactant salt in powders, cakes, and liquids.
Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies acid slurry from Chennai to detergent and cleaning-product manufacturers across South India.
What Is Acid Slurry?
Acid slurry (LABSA) has CAS number 27176-87-0. It is a viscous brown acidic liquid produced by sulphonating linear alkyl benzene. The key purchase parameter is active matter, typically around 90%, which determines how much surfactant you obtain per kilogram.
Industrial Applications
- Detergent powders: Neutralised to form the anionic surfactant in washing powders.
- Detergent cakes and bars: The active cleaning base in laundry bars.
- Liquid detergents: Dishwash and laundry liquids.
- Industrial and institutional cleaners: Surfactant concentrate in hard-surface cleaners.
Neutralisation and Handling
Acid slurry is strongly acidic and corrosive. It is neutralised with caustic soda or soda ash under controlled conditions. Use acid-resistant PPE and equipment, and follow the SDS for handling and storage. Active matter should be confirmed on the CoA so batch costing stays accurate.
Packaging and Supply
Acid slurry is commonly supplied in drums and bulk loads. Share your monthly requirement, required active matter, and delivery location for dispatch planning.
Get an Acid Slurry Quote
For acid slurry / LABSA supply from Chennai, view acid slurry in our catalogue, call +91 86087 80096, WhatsApp an enquiry, or use the SPC enquiry form.
Grades & Packaging
Acid slurry does not carry a numbered grade system the way some other industrial intermediates do. The points below are general chemistry and trade facts about the material; batch-specific active matter and other test values are always confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis supplied with each consignment.
- CAS number: 27176-87-0 (linear alkyl benzene sulphonic acid, LABSA).
- Chemical origin: produced by sulphonating linear alkyl benzene (LAB), typically with sulphur trioxide or oleum.
- Trade naming: "acid slurry" and "LABSA" are used interchangeably across the Indian detergent industry for the same sulphonated intermediate; the market sells a single dominant commercial designation rather than numbered grades, with active matter confirmed batch-to-batch on the CoA.
- Physical form: a viscous, dark-brown, strongly acidic liquid.
- Typical packaging: supplied in MS or HDPE drums for smaller lots, and in bulk via tank trucks for larger monthly volumes.
- Storage note: keep containers sealed and away from moisture and incompatible alkalis until it goes through controlled neutralisation.
FAQ
What is acid slurry made from, and what is its CAS number?
Acid slurry (LABSA) is produced by sulphonating linear alkyl benzene (LAB); its CAS number is 27176-87-0. It is the anionic surfactant intermediate that, once neutralised with caustic soda or soda ash, becomes the active cleaning ingredient in detergent powders, cakes, and liquids.
How is acid slurry packaged and supplied from Chennai?
Acid slurry is commonly supplied in drums for smaller lots and in bulk via tanker for larger monthly volumes, ex-stock from Chennai. Share your required active matter, monthly quantity, and packaging preference so dispatch can be planned accordingly.
How do I get a quote for acid slurry / LABSA from SPC?
Share your required quantity, packaging, and delivery location via the contact page. Quotes are typically answered within 4 working hours, Monday to Saturday.