Chemicals
Buy LABSA Wholesale
A buyer's guide to purchasing LABSA (linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid) wholesale from Europe for detergent manufacturing — grade, packing and handling.
18 June 2026 5 min read
LABSA (linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid) is the most widely used anionic surfactant in powder and liquid detergents. If you manufacture cleaning products, here is what to confirm when buying LABSA wholesale from Europe.
Specify grade and active content
LABSA is usually traded around 96% active and is neutralised in your plant to form the active surfactant. Confirm active content and colour, as these affect performance and cost in your formulation.
Packing and handling
LABSA is an acidic material with defined handling and transport rules. It typically ships in 215 kg drums or 1000 kg IBC. We supply SDS / MSDS, TDS and COA and confirm the dangerous-goods classification for your destination before booking.
- Active content: ~96%
- Packing: 215 kg drums or 1000 kg IBC
- Documents: SDS / MSDS, TDS, COA
- Dangerous-goods status confirmed per destination
Pricing and how to buy
LABSA pricing follows the petrochemical market and depends on quantity, packing and incoterm, so we quote per order. Send your quantity and destination port for an FOB Rotterdam / Antwerp or CIF offer.
Key takeaways
- LABSA is ~96% active, neutralised in your plant
- Ships in 215 kg drums or 1000 kg IBC
- We provide SDS, TDS, COA and dangerous-goods status
- We quote FOB / CIF per order
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