Description
Why LABSA is the backbone of Kenyan detergent
Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid, universally called Ufacid or simply sulphonic acid in the Nairobi trade, is the lowest-cost route to a working detergent. It is a dark brown, viscous acid that has to be neutralised before it cleans anything, usually with caustic soda solution, soda ash or triethanolamine, after which it becomes an extremely effective anionic surfactant.
Neutralisation, in practice
Roughly 1kg of LABSA 90 needs about 125g of caustic soda dissolved in water, added slowly with constant stirring while you watch the temperature. The reaction gives off real heat. Work to a finished pH of 7 to 8 for a hand-contact product; below 6.5 the product will bite the skin and corrode packaging, above 9 it starts to feel soapy and can irritate. Keep a pH meter or at minimum pH strips within reach of the mixing drum.
Where the 90 grade fits
LABSA 90 is the everyday grade for laundry powder, laundry liquid, dishwashing paste, floor cleaner and industrial degreaser. Where colour matters, a pale, clear dishwashing liquid, for instance, the 96% grade is worth the premium because it carries less unsulphonated oil and darkens the batch less.
Safety
This is a strong acid. Nitrile gloves, splash goggles and an apron are not optional, and it must never be stored next to hypochlorite. We supply an SDS and transport documentation with every drum.
LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid pack sizes and prices in Kenya
Prices below are per pack, ex-store Nairobi, and include the current indicative rate for labsa 90% (ufacid), sulphonic acid. Larger volumes, repeat-order and distributor pricing are quoted on request.
| Pack size | Price (KSh) | Order |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kg jerry can | KSh 4,100 | Order this pack |
| 25 kg carboy | KSh 19,000 | Order this pack |
| 50 kg drum | KSh 36,500 | Order this pack |
| 250 kg drum | KSh 177,500 | Order this pack |
Specification at a glance
| Our reference | SURF-009 |
|---|---|
| Category | Surfactants |
| Also searched as | Ufacid, LABSA 90, sulphonic acid, linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid, acid slurry |
| Pack sizes held | 5 kg jerry can, 25 kg carboy, 50 kg drum, 250 kg drum |
| Stock location | Nairobi, collection or same-day city delivery |
| Delivery | All 47 counties by courier, bus parcel or our own vehicle |
| Documentation | Safety Data Sheet and certificate of analysis on request |
| Payment | M-Pesa, bank transfer, cash on collection, LPO for approved buyers |
How to order LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid
Send the pack size and quantity you need on WhatsApp or call +254 743 917789, and tell us the town you want it delivered to. We reply with confirmed stock, the price at your volume and a delivery estimate, usually within a couple of hours during business hours and always within 24 hours. Collection from our Nairobi store is welcome if you would rather see the material first.
Documentation and compliance
A current Safety Data Sheet accompanies every chemical we supply, and a certificate of analysis is available on request for each batch. Where a product falls under a Kenyan standard we can confirm which one applies, the full register is published by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. For handling, storage and transport guidance see our safety and compliance page, and for the full range see our published price list.
Questions we get asked about LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid
How much does LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid cost in Kenya?
LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid is KSh 4,100 at the Crystalline Chemicals counter on Ronald Ngala Street, Nairobi (line SURF-009). The price is published on this page and dated, so you can cost a batch to the shilling before you pick up the phone. Bigger packs work out cheaper per kilo.
Is LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid in stock in Nairobi?
LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid is held in stock at the Nairobi counter, Zemu House on Ronald Ngala Street. An order placed before 2pm normally moves the same day, and walk-in collection is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
Can you deliver LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid outside Nairobi?
Yes. We courier to all 47 counties, including Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, Nyeri, Meru and Kakamega. Send the material and quantity with your delivery town on WhatsApp and you get confirmed stock, a unit price and a delivery estimate, usually the same day.
Do you supply a Safety Data Sheet for LABSA 90% (Ufacid), Sulphonic Acid?
A Safety Data Sheet is supplied as standard on every chemical line, and a certificate of analysis is available on request against your batch. Every sale carries an ETR receipt, so the paperwork passes a procurement audit.
