Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate

Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) is an anionic surfactant used in the manufacture of household and industrial cleaning products such as laundry detergents, dishwashing solutions, and other cleaning agents. It is derived from linear alkylbenzene (LAB), which is produced by a series of chemical processes from crude oil or kerosene. Sulfonating LAB with sulfur trioxide or …