BULK
Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate (LABS)
Sulfonation of Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) with SO3/oleum followed by neutralization with caustic soda; batch/continuous plant producing commercial-grade 40% active liquid. · US
Total Cost
$578 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
50,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$6.7M Mn
Capex
$80.0M Mn
Offsite
$15.0M Mn
Total investment
$101.7M Mn
Lines
13
Net raw material
$1.12
0.2%
Conversion
$577
99.8%
Total / MT
$578
$ per MT
Raw Material
$1.12 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear alkylbenzene (LAB) feedstockLive | tonne | $0.49 | ||
| Sulfur / sulfuric acid (SO3 source)Live | tonne | $0.62 | ||
| Caustic soda (NaOH, neutralization)Live | tonne | $0.01 |
Utility
$94.00 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | MWh | $64.00 | ||
| Steam (natural gas fired) | GJ | $30.00 |
Operating
$90.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct labour and plant operations | $90.00 |
Overhead
$50.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Plant overhead and maintenance | $50.00 |
Depreciation
$107 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Plant and equipment depreciation | $107 |
Financing
$71.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Capital financing (WACC 6% on $95M) | $71.00 |
Others
$165 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental compliance and waste handling | $40.00 | |
| Packaging materials (drums, IBC, flexibag) | $30.00 | |
| Logistics and freight | $75.00 | |
| Regulatory and compliance (REACH, TSCA, FDA) | $20.00 |
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