This document contains information about a project to produce Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) via sulphonation of linear alkyl benzene. It includes details about the advisors for the project, properties and applications of LABSA, scope and capacity selection for LABSA production, and a process flow diagram for the sulphonation reaction using sulphur trioxide to produce LABSA.
This document contains information about a project to produce Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) via sulphonation of linear alkyl benzene. It includes details about the advisors for the project, properties and applications of LABSA, scope and capacity selection for LABSA production, and a process flow diagram for the sulphonation reaction using sulphur trioxide to produce LABSA.
This document contains information about a project to produce Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) via sulphonation of linear alkyl benzene. It includes details about the advisors for the project, properties and applications of LABSA, scope and capacity selection for LABSA production, and a process flow diagram for the sulphonation reaction using sulphur trioxide to produce LABSA.
This document contains information about a project to produce Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) via sulphonation of linear alkyl benzene. It includes details about the advisors for the project, properties and applications of LABSA, scope and capacity selection for LABSA production, and a process flow diagram for the sulphonation reaction using sulphur trioxide to produce LABSA.
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LABSA stands for Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid. It is a family of organic compounds that is the largest-volume synthetic anionic surfactant. It has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups and is biodegradable.
LABSA is a family of organic compounds with the formula (RC6H4SO3H) and an average carbon number of 12 (C12). It has properties like viscosity, appearance, specific heat, heat conductivity and density listed in the document.
Some major applications/uses of LABSA include being a raw material for detergents, emulsifier in polymer industry, washing agent in textile industry, degreasing agent in leather industry, de-coloring agent in paper industry and as a cleaning agent in various household and industrial cleaners.
2016-CH-403
2016-CH-418 Group 5 2016-CH-421 2016-CH-435 2016-CH-442
Project Advisor: Co-Advisor:
Sir Abdul Rehman Sir Khalid Mehmood Production of Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) Via Sulphonation of Linear Alkyl Benzene What is LABSA? • Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (sometimes also known as LABSA) is a family of organic compounds with the formula (RC6H4SO3H). • Average carbon number of alkane is about 12 (C12), so its also called dodecyl benzene sulfonate. • It is the largest-volume synthetic anionic surfactant with molecules characterized by a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic group. • Biodegradable
• W. Herman de Groot, Sulphonation Technology in detergent industry. 1 st ed.
Kulwer Academic Publishers, 1991. Properties of LABSA Name Linear AlkylBenzene Sulphonic Acid Chemical Formula C18H29S03H Molecular Weight 326 Viscosity 0.6 Ns/m2 Appearance Amber viscous liquid Specific Heat 1.6 KJ/Kg 0C Heat Conductivity 0.13 W/ m 0C Density 1045 Kg / m3
• W. Herman de Groot, Sulphonation Technology in detergent industry. 1 st ed.
Kulwer Academic Publishers, 1991. Scope of LABSA • Raw material for detergents • Emulsifier in Polymer industry • Washing agent in textile industry • Degreasing agent in leather industry • De-coloring agent in paper industry • In pesticides to improve quality of sprays • Cleaning agent in household cleaners, Laundry products, Dishwashing etc.
• W. Herman de Groot, Sulphonation Technology in detergent industry. 1 st ed.
• 150,000 ton per anum • LABSA manufacturing in Pakistan • 100,000 ton per anum Process Selection • LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid) is produced by the sulphonation reaction of Alkyl Benzene with Sulphur trioxide (SO). Some other processes might desire the use of Oleum or Sulphuric acid. The final decision will depend on various factors which might include the availability of raw material, location of the plant, the size of the plant, operation mode of the plant, to mention a few. Nevertheless, considering major factors such as cost, availability, flexibility and safety, SO still remains the preferential reagent for the reaction which is as shown on the flowsheet. Process Flow Diagram Thank You