Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Common Name: SLS

Class: Surfactant

Functions: Surfactant, Foaming Agent, Cleansing, Emulsifier

Typical Usage Rate: 1-30%

Phase: Water Phase

Solubility: water

Used in: BubbleMath (surfactant calculator)

Notes: High foam; more irritating than SLES — avoid in sensitive-skin or face-wash formulas; best blended with amphoteric (CAPB) or nonionic; salt-thickens effectively; not ethoxylated.

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