The Basics On Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
Composed of several non-volatile alcohols.
What are other names for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
ALPHA-SULFO-OMEGA-(DODECYLOXY)POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), SODIUM SALT, DODECYL SODIUM SULFATE, PEG-(1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, SODIUM SALT, POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), .ALPHA.-SULFO-.OMEGA.-(DODECYLOXY)-, SODIUM SALT, POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL),A -SULFO-W (DODECYLOXY)-, SODIUM SALT, POLY(OXY1,2ETHANEDIYL), αSULFOω(DODECYLOXY), SODIUM SALT, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, SODIUM SALT, POLYOXYETHYLENE (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE , SODIUM SALT, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM PEG LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, SODIUM POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, SODIUM POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM SALT PEG-(1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, SODIUM SALT POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL),A -SULFO-W (DODECYLOXY)-, SODIUM SALT POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, and SODIUM SALT POLYOXYETHYLENE (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE
What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate used for?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, also known as SLS is an anionic surfactant. Its amphiphilic properties make it an ideal detergent. SLS is a very effective ingredient used in many skincare cleaning products as creams and lotions. Acting as a surfactant, it wets body surfaces, emulsifies or solubilize oils, and suspend soil. SLS contributes to foaming and lathering properties in cleansing products and bubble baths.
How Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is classified
Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Cleansing Agents, Sensitizing
Recommendations for using Sodium Lauryl Sulfate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Lauryl Sulfate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
YUNI HOT HEAD Microveil Hair Treatment, Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer Water, Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer Moisturizing Primer
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE. EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706110/SODIUM_LAURYL_SULFATE/. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018.
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