Linear alkylbenzene technology development

Linear alkylbenzene enjoys worldwide acceptance as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly intermediate used in the production of household and industrial cleaning formulations. Both HF acid and solid-bed alkylation processes are cost-competitive routes for the manufacture of LAB. Solid-bed alkylation process produces fewer environmentally hazardous by-products and employs a less complex facility when compared to HF route. With the breakthrough development of commercially demonstrated and expected future refinement, the solid-bed alkylation technology is expected to meet the continued growth in LAB. 

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