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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?

Sodium lauryl sulfate is an anionic surfactant used in many cleaning and hygiene products. [1]

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is synthesized by reacting lauryl alcohol with sulphuric acid to produce hydrogen lauryl sulfate which is then neutralized through the addition of sodium carbonate. [1]

Lauryl alcohol is in turn usually derived from either coconut or palm kernel oil by esterification of their fatty acids followed by reduction of the acid group to an alcohol. [1]



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Products containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate


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Source(s) Derived From

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Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial

References
  1. Sodium lauryl sulfate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Laurel Sulfate

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchMay 23, 2009 @ 4:04 AM

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