Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for SDBS production, including the cost of SDBS production, SDBS plant cost, SDBS production costs, and the overall SDBS manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SDBS) is an anionic surfactant with very good foaming and emulsifying properties. It is a commonly used ingredient in detergents for stain removal and oil-cleaning action. Because of its well-developed foaming action, it is effective in removing heavy dirt from natural fibers. It acts as an emulsifying agent, providing stability to emulsions and dispersions in pressure-sensitive adhesives. It is an antistatic additive applied to reduce the static electricity of textiles and polymer materials. It works as a degreasing agent in leather and improves chemical quality for those chemicals that have high moisture affinity. SDBS is used to stabilize nanomaterial dispersions, enhancing performance applications.

The procurement of Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) is driven by several key factors. It is a good foaming agent, which makes it fit for the formulation of products in different industries. It is a versatile chemical due to its application as an emulsifying agent in adhesives in pressure-sensitive adhesives formulation. It is also in high demand because it can be used as an antistatic additive in textiles and a degreasing agent for leather, among other applications. Its ability to stabilize emulsions and nanomaterials dispersion further contributes to its demand. The dynamics of its demand as a cleaning agent, emulsifier etc., along with its production prices, market prices, and logistics, directly influence industrial SDBS procurement across the globe.

Raw Material for Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) Production

According to the SDBS manufacturing plant project report, the key raw materials used in the production of SDBS include Benzene-Linear Olefins (C10 to C14)-Aluminum Trichloride-Hydrofluoric Acid-Sulfur Trioxide-Sodium Hydroxide-Sodium Chloride.

Manufacturing Process of Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS)

The detailed Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) production cost report consists of the following major industrial manufacturing process:

• From Benzene, Linear Olefins, Aluminum Trichloride, Hydrofluoric Acid, Sulfur Trioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, and Sodium Chloride: The production process of SDBS by industrial synthesis involves several steps. In the first step, benzene is alkylated with linear olefins in the presence of aluminum trichloride and hydrofluoric acid. The result is a linear alkyl benzene, which is then sulfonated with sulfur trioxide to produce the sulfur-carbon bond. The sulfonated product is then reacted with sodium hydroxide to produce its sodium salt. Solid SDBS is obtained by adding sodium chloride to this compound. The SDBS thus formed is filtered and dried.

Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate (SDBS) is an off-white to light-yellow colored powder. Its molecular formula is CHNaOS and has a molecular weight of 348.48 g/mol. It has a density of 1.02 g/cm³. It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. It has a melting point ranging from 204 to 207 °C. It has a pKa of 0.7 at 20 °C and a LogP of 1.96, which suggests its moderate hydrophobicity. It is stable under normal conditions but reacts in the presence of strong oxidizers. These physical and chemical properties contribute towards its surfactant properties for various applications.