What Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS?
Chemical Name: Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) – RN: 151-21-3 Molecular Formula: C12-H26-O4-S.Na Hazardous Substances Databank Number: 1315 Molecular Weight: 288.38 Color/Form: White or cream-colored crystals, flakes, or powder. Odor: Faint odor of fatty substances. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a detergent surfactant which is commonly used as a cleansing agent in all sorts of personal care products. It appears in toothpastes, shampoos, bubble baths, shaving creams — any product that requires suds. Sodium lauryl sulfate is useful in a wide variety of personal care applications in which viscosity building and foam characteristics are of importance. Because of its low salt content, this product is particularly useful in formulations that are sensitive to high levels of sodium chloride. It is compatible with alkanolamides and amphoterics so that maximum optimization of foam and viscosity characteristics can be reached in the finished product. Who uses Sodium lauryl sulfate? Brand Name Produ
