FCC Slurry Oil (Refinery Petrochem Feed)

Description

Product Overview
Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) Feedstock is a high-purity, petrochemical-derived intermediate predominantly used in the manufacture of biodegradable detergents and surfactants. Its primary industrial application lies in sulfonation to produce Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS), the world’s leading anionic surfactant for household and industrial cleaning products. The key value proposition is exceptional sulfonation efficiency, resulting in superior detergency and foaming performance. Strategically, LAB is indispensable as global regulatory shifts mandate LAS over branched-chain alternatives, making supply security a critical competitive lever.

Competitive Advantage Spotlight
Superior 99.7% purity minimizes byproduct formation during sulfonation, while dedicated supply chains and ISO-tank logistics ensure zero-contamination delivery, reducing total cost of ownership for surfactant manufacturers.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Linear alkylbenzene (C10–C14 mono-alkyl chains attached to benzene ring)

• Purity grade: ≥ 99.7 wt% (LAB content), ≤ 0.05 wt% bromine index, ≤ 5 ppm sulfur

• Physical form: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid

• Density: 0.855–0.870 g/cm³ @ 20°C

• Viscosity: 15–25 cP @ 40°C

• Bromine index: < 20 mg Br/100g

• Packaging options: Isotanks (20–24 MT), bulk vessel, 200 kg closed-head steel drums

• Shelf life: 12 months when stored under dry, ambient conditions in sealed containers

Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Household detergents, industrial & institutional cleaning, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), textile processing

• Operational use cases: Sulfonation to produce LAS for laundry powders/liquids, dishwashing formulations, and light-duty cleaners

• Performance advantage: Higher linearity (>92%) yields faster biodegradation and harder water tolerance than competing feedstocks; lower 2-phenyl isomer content improves cold-water solubility

• Cost efficiency: Consistent reactivity reduces sulfonation catalyst consumption by 6–8% vs. off-spec alternatives

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Single-source isomer profile guaranteed across every batch via in-line NIR spectrophotometry

• Supply reliability: Tier-1 refineries with captive parrafin plants; 98% on-time-in-full (OTIF) track record

• Logistics capability: Dedicated isotank fleet with GPS tracking and temperature control (storage ≤ 40°C)

• Price competitiveness: Contract-linked pricing to Brent crude ± published index, with multi-year volume discounts

• Sustainability: Production uses energy-efficient HF-free and AlCl₃-free catalytic processes; 100% recyclable packaging options available

• Technical support: Full SDS, COA, sulfonation optimization guide, and 24/7 process engineering consultation

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk)

• Loading capacity: 24 MT per standard 20-ft isotank container (FOBCFO terms available)