Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (LABSA)
LABSA is a versatile surfactant produced by sulfonating linear alkylbenzene with sulfuric acid, containing only sulfo groups. Classified under HTS 2904.10.5000 as a sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Widely used in liquid detergents, emulsifiers, and industrial cleaners.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up as nonionic surface-active preparation
Surface-active preparations classified by function in Chapter 34 regardless of purity.
If contains nitro groups in addition to sulfo groups
Nitrated derivatives take precedence per chapter note on last numerical order.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm carbon chain length C10-C13 via GC-MS analysis to validate hydrocarbon derivative status
• Acidic nature requires corrosion-resistant packaging; declare proper UN number for hazmat
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'petroleum sulfonates' which go to Chapter 27
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Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate is a synthetic anionic surfactant derived from dodecylbenzene with a single sulfo group (-SO3H), neutralized as its sodium salt. It falls under HTS 2904.10.5000 as a sulfonated derivative of hydrocarbons containing only sulfo groups. Primarily used in detergents and emulsifiers.
Ethyl Benzene Sulfonate
Ethyl benzene sulfonate is the ethyl ester of benzenesulfonic acid, explicitly covered under this subheading for ethyl esters of sulfo derivatives. Meets HTS 2904.10.5000 criteria as containing only sulfo groups from hydrocarbon parent. Used as intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Petroleum Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium salt of petroleum sulfonic acids derived from alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons, containing only sulfo groups. Qualifies under HTS 2904.10.5000 as sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative salt. Used in metalworking fluids and rust inhibitors.
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (DDBSA)
DDBSA is a high-purity linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid with C12 alkyl chain, strictly containing sulfo groups only. Classifies under HTS 2904.10.5000 as other sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Essential for household and industrial cleaning formulations.
Toluene Sulfonic Acid Monohydrate
Para-toluene sulfonic acid monohydrate contains only sulfo groups on toluene hydrocarbon backbone. Fits HTS 2904.10.5000 as sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Used as catalyst in esterification and polymerization reactions.
Xylene Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium xylene sulfonate serves as hydrotrope in cleaning formulations, derived from sulfonated xylene containing only sulfo groups. HTS 2904.10.5000 classification as hydrocarbon sulfo derivative salt. Enhances surfactant solubility.