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Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonate (LAS)
Sulfonation of Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) with SO3 followed by neutralization with caustic soda · CN
Total Cost
$423 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
50,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$12.0M Mn
Capex
$60.0M Mn
Offsite
$10.0M Mn
Total investment
$82.0M Mn
Lines
9
Net raw material
$0.63
0.1%
Conversion
$422
99.9%
Total / MT
$423
$ per MT
Raw Material
$0.63 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB)Live | tonne | $0.60 | ||
| Caustic Soda (NaOH)Live | tonne | $0.01 | ||
| Sulfur / SO3Live | tonne | $0.03 |
Utility
$42.17 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (steam generation) | GJ | $42.00 | ||
| ElectricityLive | MWh | $0.17 |
Operating
$145 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Labor + Maintenance | $145 |
Overhead
$115 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance + Admin & Overhead | $115 |
Depreciation
$80.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and Capital Cost Recovery | $80.00 |
Financing
$40.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Financing Cost on Working Capital and Capex | $40.00 |
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