Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

AKA “SODIUM SALT, FOR BIOCHEMISTRY, DODECYL SULFATE SODIUM SALT, LAURYL SULFATE SODIUM SALT, SDS”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium lauryl sulfate

AKA: SODIUM SALT, FOR BIOCHEMISTRY, DODECYL SULFATE SODIUM SALT, LAURYL SULFATE SODIUM SALT, SDS

Synthetic · Cleansing | Denaturant | Foaming | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Not Clean

A gentle cleanser derived from coconut that creates a rich lather to remove dirt and oil while helping other ingredients blend smoothly into the formula.

Formula

C12H25NaO4S

Mol. Weight

288.38

CAS #

151-21-3

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which contain lauric acid as a primary fatty acid. Synthesized through sulfonation of lauryl alcohol, followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide.

Function

Cleansing | Denaturant | Foaming | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying

Benefits

Removes Impurities

Makes Alcohol Undrinkable

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Traditional Use

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) was developed in the early 20th century as a synthetic surfactant. It became widely used in cosmetics and personal care products from the 1930s onward as a cleansing and foaming agent, replacing natural soap-based products.