# Linear alkylbenzene: Regulation

Indian duties and a suspended quality order

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/regulation/

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.

## Other sections

- [Summary](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/index.md)
- [Overview](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/overview/index.md)
- [Correlation](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/correlation/index.md)
- [Production route](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/routes/index.md)
- [Production](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/production/index.md)
- [Feedstocks](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/feedstocks/index.md)
- [Cycles](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/cycles/index.md)
- [Trading](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/trading/index.md)
- [Movement](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/movement/index.md)
- [Characteristics](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/characteristics/index.md)
- [Emissions](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/emissions/index.md)
- [Relationships](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/lab/links/index.md)