What this tab covers How it is regulated and what could disrupt supply: hazard classification, rules in the EU, US and India, anti-dumping duties and other trade measures, and supply-risk notes.
Hazards
Classification
UN number
Key risks
Asp. Tox. 1 (H304) (indicative)
not regulated
Low acute toxicity; HF used in some plants is the main process hazard.
Main rules
Where
Rule
Effect
EU
REACH; Detergents Regulation (biodegradability of surfactants)
LAS meets ready biodegradability requirements
US
TSCA
routine
India
Rule
Effect
Anti-dumping duty on LAB imports from Iran and Qatar, 2025-2030
raises import parity
Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Order 2022, suspended 1 April-1 July 2026
BIS certification for imports; suspension eased supply
Trade measures
India ADD on Iran and Qatar (2025-2030)
Supply risk
India depends on Gulf imports passing the Strait of Hormuz; Middle East disruptions in 2026 lifted benzene and LAB prices.