Sodium Lauryl Sulfate SLS What is it Surfactant

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

What is it? • Surfactant: makes suds

What is it used for? • soap, shampoo, toothpaste • laundry detergent • engine degreasers • mechanic’s garage floor cleaner

How is it made? Lauryl alcohol is taken from a coconut Sodium carbonate is added to neutralize Reacts with sulfuric acid This makes hydrogen lauryl sulfate

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Is it newsworthy? • Known skin irritant – laboratories use it to purposely irritate skin on test animals and humans in order to test the effectiveness of healing agents on irritated skin. • Cleans by corrosion thereby stripping the protective fats from the surface and inhibiting moisture retention. • At 0. 05%, cell mitosis increased by 25%; this increased cell division occurs because the cells have been damaged; At 2% or more, cells died • Used as insecticide

Is it newsworthy? • Allegedly combines with other ingredients to form nitrates which are potential cancer-causing carcinogens. • Allegedly, penetrates into the system and shows long term retention in the tissues of the body. • Allegedly, penetration into the eyes of young children, may prevent the eyes from developing properly. • Allegedly, causes cataracts to develop in adults. World English Dictionary alleged (əˈlɛdʒd) — adj 1. stated or described to be such; presumed: the alleged murderer 2. dubious: an alleged miracle

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