The separation and determination of biologically “soft” (LAS) and “hard” (ABS) alkylbenzene sulfonates in blends of the two was investigated by salting-out chromatography. The analytical conditions were as follows: column, 26 mm I.D. and 500 mm long; resin, Amberlite CG-50 (100–200 mesh); developing solution, 0.5 M ammonium sulfate-43% methanol solution; and column temperature, 50°. Quantitative separation of LAS and ABS was satisfactory and the peak resolution between them more than unity.
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