Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

A form of Sodium Lauryl

What You Get

400mg Sodium Lauryl Sulfate provides 80.0mg Elemental Sodium Lauryl

This form contains 20.0% Elemental Sodium Lauryl by weight.

Approximately 20% elemental content

Tier 3 - Low Bioavailability 3 conversion steps

Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps.

Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps.

Key characteristics:

sulfate synthetic

Active Ingredient Conversions

This form provides the following active ingredients:

Elemental Sodium Lauryl

Provides 20.0% Elemental Sodium Lauryl (mg)

Approximately 20% elemental content

Description

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a synthetic anionic surfactant and detergent found in numerous personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.) and cleaning products. It is an effective foaming agent and emulsifier, contributing to the lathering effect of many products. While generally considered safe for topical use in low concentrations, SLS can be an irritant, particularly for sensitive skin. It is derived from petroleum or plant-based sources like coconut and palm oil, although the final product is chemically identical regardless of the source.

Dosage Information

Common Dosage
Concentrations vary widely depending on the product; typically 0.01% to 50% in rinse-off products and lower in leave-on products.