PropertyTypical ValueSpecificationTest Method
Density @15.6°C0.86020.8575–0.8700ASTM D-4052
Saybolt Color>+30+29 minASTM D-156
Linear Alkyl Benzene93.192 minUOP 698
Sulfonatability99.098 minUOP 429

LAB (Linear Alkyl Benzene)

PropertySpecificationUnitTest Method
Anionic ActiveMin 96%QTM 003
Free OilMax 2%QTM 051
Free Sulfuric AcidMax 1.8%QTM 161
Acidity178–190mg KOH/gQTM 021

LABSA (Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid)

CompositionUnitIsiri 364 Spec.Nirou Chlor Spec.
NaOH%w/wMin 9898.5
CO₃²⁻ (as Na₂CO₃)%w/wMax 1.00.5
Cl⁻ (as NaCl)%w/wMax 0.060.01
Femg/kgMax 30Max 7

Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide – NaOH)

ComponentMinMaxUnit
Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃)99.299.6% wt
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)0.10.5% wt
Iron (Fe)30ppm
Total Alkalinity (Na₂O)58.1258.42% wt

Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate – Na₂CO₃)

PropertyLimitUnitTest Method
Density @15°C775 Minkg/m³ASTM D1298
I.B.P142–158°CASTM D86
Dry Point198 Max°CASTM D86
Flash Point (Tag)38 Min°CASTM D56

White Spirit (Mineral Spirits)