CEPSA
HQ ES18% share
Largest global LAB producer (~18% global share, 600 kt/yr capacity). Facilities in Spain, Brazil, and Canada. Major supplier to North American and European LABSA/LAS market.
chemical · input
Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB)
Petrochemical intermediate alkylated from benzene and C10-C13 paraffins; sulfonated to form LABSA/LAS, the dominant surfactant in laundry and dish detergents. ~3.5M tonnes/yr global market.
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Source countries
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Companies
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Goods affected
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Claims on record
What depends on it
Goods that need this input
1 essential American goods rely on linear alkylbenzene (lab) somewhere upstream in their supply chain.
Where it comes from
Source countries
Share of global supply, by country.
| Country | Share of supply |
|---|---|
| CACanada | 88% |
| FRFrance | 9% |
| ESSpain | 2% |
| KRSouth Korea (Republic of Korea) | 2% |
Who makes it
Supplier companies
1 company produce linear alkylbenzene (lab).