Linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) is an organic sulfur compound with the formula R-C6H4-SO3H. LABSA, also known as Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid, is a viscous liquid, light yellow to brown, with a molecular weight of 326.5 g/mol. It melts at 10°C, boils at 315°C, and is highly soluble in water, dissolving about 300 grams in 100 grams of water at 25°C.
Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), also called soda ash or washing soda, is a white, odorless powder. It's widely used as a water softener, in glass production, and as a pH regulator in various industrial processes. Additionally, it's found in household cleaning products and is used for air purification and water treatment.
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), commonly known as baking soda, is a white crystalline compound with a slightly salty, alkaline taste. It acts as a leavening agent in cooking by releasing carbon dioxide when reacting with acids, helping dough rise. It's also widely used in animal feed, pharmaceuticals, fire extinguishers, and cleaning products. Additionally, sodium bicarbonate regulates pH levels in pools and controls mold growth. Global production is estimated at 2 million tons annually.