Linear alkylbenzenesulfonic acid is regarded as a chemical that may interfere with the habitat or growth of aquatic organisms. It was added to the environmental quality standard items for the conservation of aquatic life (announced and enforced on March 27, 2013). It is now considered to be necessary to reduce the concentration of this compound in public waters nationwide.
Analytical methods employ a reversed-phase solid-phase extraction method with quantification by LC/MS/MS.