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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant and foaming agent found in many cleaning and beauty products, as well as food thickeners, toothpaste, and floor cleaners.
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It is derived from palm kernel oil or coconut oil and is used as a surfactant to improve absorption of herbicidal chemicals.
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The FDA and EPA have found SLS to be safe for use in consumer products.
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Urban myths have linked it to cancer, skin irritation, and more, but these claims have not been scientifically proven.
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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is one of the ingredients you’ll find listed on your shampoo bottle. However, unless you’re a chemist, you likely don’t know what it is. The chemical is found in many cleaning and beauty products, but it’s frequently misunderstood.
Urban myths have linked it to cancer , skin irritation , and more.
What Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)? - Healthline
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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant, which basically means it has an effect on the surfaces it touches. It’s used in a variety of products such as food thickeners, toothpaste, and floor cleaners.
All the soaps and cleaning products that you use are a mix of water and oil.
What Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and What Are Its Uses? - WebMD
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is an ingredient rated on EWG's Skin Deep® based on hazard information pulled from the scientific literature and industry, academic and regulatory databases. It has a low use restrictions, moderate non-reproductive organ system toxicity, and irritation on the skin, eyes, or lungs. It has been classified as a medium human health priority by Environment Canada Domestic Substance List and is designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food by the FDA.
EWG Skin Deep® | What is SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
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Sodium laureth sulfate ( SLES ), an accepted contraction of sodium lauryl ether sulfate ( SLES ), also called sodium alkylethersulfate, is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many …
Sodium laureth sulfate - Wikipedia
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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is the sodium salt of lauryl sulfate. It typically appears as a white or cream colored crystal or powder. It may also be called sodium dodecyl…
About Sodium lauryl sulfate - Tom's of Maine
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You’ll find sodium lauryl sulfate in foamy, bubbly and soapy products, including: Facial cleansers Body washes and shower gels Shampoos Hand soaps Detergents Toothpastes Bubble bath Cleaning products for your…
What Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? Where It’s Found + Risks
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