Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), also known as: SLS
- What it is
- An anionic surface-active agent (surfactant).
- Why it is used
- Cleans strongly and foams.
- Where you usually find it
- Shampoos, toothpastes, soaps, cleaning products.
- Role in the fragrance
- No fragrance role.
- Functions (CosIng)
- cleansing, foaming, surfactant
What EU law says
The difference from SLES: SLS has no ethoxylated chain and tends to be more irritating to the skin. See the article What are surfactants.