sodium lauryl sulfate

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sodium lauryl sulfate

n. Abbr. SLS
A compound, NaC12H25SO4, that is used as a detergent or foaming agent in cosmetics and cleaning products.
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Noun1.sodium lauryl sulfate - a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
sulfate, sulphate - a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
detergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
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Summary: Sodium lauryl sulfate sales are highly influenced by a slew of factors, including population expansion, growing disposable incomes of consumers, rapid urbanization, and rising requirement for personal care products
"Gone are the days of sodium lauryl sulfate; instead we are seeing an expanding trend into sulfate, paraben and gluten free."
Detergent action of sulfate containing surfactants such as sodium lauryl sulfate present in conventional hair care products leads to dryness and roughness, and removes beneficial bacteria that are essential in maintaining healthy scalp.
This dentifrice composition is comprised of water, a calcium-containing abrasive, a flavorant (with a Flavor Blooming Index (FBI) of menthol of at least one of the following--greater than 250 at 40 seconds; greater than 290 at 60 seconds; and greater than 330 at 120 seconds), tetrasodium pyrophosphate, carrageenan, carboxymethyl cellulose, thickening silica and sodium lauryl sulfate surfactant.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (found in toothpastes and mouthwashes)
Cetylstearyl alcohol, lot number 10099, was bought from Singapore; sodium lauryl sulfate, lot number 23263, was purchased from Indonesia.
Common ingredients include: saccharin, a sweetener calcium carbonate and silicates, which are abrasive materials glycerol, to give the toothpaste a gel-like consistency sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a detergent that causes toothpaste to foam People who get frequent mouth ulcers, or canker sores, may wish to avoid products that contain SLS, as some research suggests that it increases the risk of mouth ulcers.
ExPurtise[R] products contain clinical levels of age-defying scientifically proven actives, but are free of controversial ingredients such as parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, ethanolamines, nano particles, synthetic colors and fragrances.
(1) For example, the widely used compound sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which strips lipids from the skin, irritates the skin to such an extent that it is used in research labs to hinder the skin barrier to test "barrier repair products." The "sulfate-free" trend originates from the irritation caused by SLS.
Sodium lauryl sulfate. This harsh detergent leads to canker sores and causes microscopic damage and shedding of vital oral tissue.
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