surfactant

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Also known as SLES
INCI: SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
CAS 9004-82-4 EC 221-416-0/ - / 500-234-8 / - / 500-223-8 / 293-918-8
sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant; foaming agent; primary cleanser
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9004-82-4
EC Number
221-416-0/ - / 500-234-8 / - / 500-223-8 / 293-918-8
INCI
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Category
surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026