Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate vegetarian?
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is the sodium salt of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, produced by ethoxylating lauryl alcohol and then sulfating and neutralizing the result. It is a widely used anionic surfactant and foaming agent in personal care products such as shampoos and body washes.
| Also known as | Akypo LF, SLES, sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Sodium Polyoxyethylene Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Texapon N70 |
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| INCI name | Sodium Laureth Sulfate |
| CAS number | 9004-82-4 |
| EC number | 500-234-8 |
| CosIng ID | 79583 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
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