Dodecylbenzenesulphonic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Dodecylbenzene Sulphonic Acid
- Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid
- DDBSA
- DBSA
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid is an acid-form anionic surfactant raw material for detergent, cleaner, textile and industrial formulation buyers in Malaysia. It is also written dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid and commonly abbreviated DDBSA or DBSA, with a distinct identity from its neutralised sodium salt.
Commercial requirements may call for technical, high-active, light-colour or another specification-controlled liquid grade. Active matter, acid value, unsulphonated matter, free acid, colour and the chain description should be stated because the product name alone does not define every commercial acceptance limit.
The acid is used in laundry and industrial detergents, dishwashing and hard-surface cleaners, textile wetting and scouring systems, and selected agricultural emulsifying formulations. Trade descriptions can overlap with linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid, so the enquiry should state whether the buyer needs DDBSA or a linear LABSA grade.
Send the required grade, acid-form specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 27176-87-0
- Formula
- C18H30O3S
- Grade
- technical, high-active, light-colour
- Appearance
- viscous amber to brown acid-form liquid, depending on grade and colour specification
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid | viscous amber to brown liquid | active matter, acid value and unsulphonated matter confirmed against the quoted grade | Acid-form anionic surfactant raw material for detergent, cleaner and related industrial formulations. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-active dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid | viscous high-active liquid | active matter, free acid, colour and unsulphonated matter limits confirmed against the requirement | Concentrated detergent and cleaner manufacturing where the buyer specifies a higher active basis and defined acid-form performance. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Light-colour dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid | viscous amber to light brown liquid | active matter and colour limits confirmed against the quoted grade | Formulations with a defined raw-material colour requirement, including selected detergents, cleaners and process surfactant systems. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Specification-controlled DDBSA | viscous acid-form liquid | chain description, active matter, acid value and impurity profile confirmed against the buyer's specification | Industrial surfactant and emulsifying systems where the chain description and acid-form specification need to be confirmed before quotation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, an acid-form alkylbenzene sulphonic acid | — |
| Formula | C18H30O3S | — |
| CAS number | 27176-87-0 | — |
| Ionic character | anionic surfactant acid | — |
| Appearance | viscous amber to brown liquid, with colour controlled by grade | — |
| Grade controls | active matter, acid value, unsulphonated matter, free acid, colour and chain description confirmed by grade | — |
| Neutralisation state | acid form; not the neutralised sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate salt | — |
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic Acid applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and protect the acid from contamination and incompatible materials. Follow the safety information for the quoted grade during handling and neutralisation work.
Common questions about dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid
What is dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid?
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid is an acid-form alkylbenzene sulphonic surfactant, also written dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid and commonly abbreviated DDBSA or DBSA. It is supplied as a viscous liquid and is used as a raw material for detergent, cleaner and other industrial formulations.
Is dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid the same as LABSA?
The descriptions are closely related and can overlap in trade usage, but LABSA specifically denotes linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid. Do not use LABSA as an automatic alias for this page. State the chain description, active matter, colour and acid-form specification so the requested identity can be matched correctly.
Is DDBSA the acid form or the sodium salt?
DDBSA on this page means the acid form, dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid. Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate is the neutralised salt and a separate product with a different form and specification, so name the salt explicitly when that is what the detergent process requires.
Which grades of dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid can be requested?
Buyers may request technical, high-active, light-colour or another specification-controlled acid-form grade. State the active matter, acid value, unsulphonated matter, colour and chain description required by the formulation, because those controls distinguish commercial options.
What is dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid used for?
It is used as an acid-form surfactant raw material in laundry and industrial detergents, cleaners, textile wetting and scouring systems, and selected agricultural emulsifying formulations. The intended use should accompany the enquiry so the quoted grade is matched to the process.
What details are needed for a DDBSA price enquiry?
Provide the acid-form identity, active matter, colour or acid-value requirement, chain description, application, quantity and delivery location. Add preferred packing and document requirements so availability, commercial terms and quotation validity can be confirmed.