Cosmetic ingredient

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is the sodium salt of lauryl sulfate. This identity describes the ingredient’s chemical form and distinguishes it from other substances that may appear in related functional categories.

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CAS number
151-21-3/ 68585-47-7 (generic)/ 68955-19-1 (generic)/ 73296-89-6/ 85586-07-8
EC number
205-788-1/ -/ -/277-362-3/ -
Chemical name
Sodium dodecyl sulphate

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE: what it is

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is the sodium salt of lauryl sulfate. This identity describes the ingredient’s chemical form and distinguishes it from other substances that may appear in related functional categories.

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is classified as a cleansing surfactant and cleansing agent. It is also listed as a foaming agent and denaturant, completing the ingredient’s functional description.

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