Sodium laureth sulfate Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES, also SLS), is a detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.). It is a cheap and very effective foamer.

CH₃(CH₂)₁₀CH₂(OCHCH₂)₂OSOO₃Na

If SLES is not present sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS, cheaper to make) will probably be.

There is a persistent but unfounded myth (usually circulated via e-mail) that SLES is carcinogenic. It does not cause cancer, but it can irritate the skin and cause nausea or diarrhea if ingested.

Sometimes listed as Steol-130, 230, 270, 330, 370 or 460; Stepanol; Alkyl Ether Sulfate; Sodium POE(2) Lauryl Ether Sulfate; Sodium Diethylene glycol Lauryl Ether Sulfate; Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate.

External link

• http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/chemicals/chemicals-detail.asp?Main_ID=285
• Snopes Urban Legends Reference: Sodium lauryl sulfate

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