Typically in
Bath & body, hair products, cosmetics, personal care products
What it is
Denaturants and surfactants used for cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming
What to look for
May be listed as: Alpha-sulfo-omega-(dodecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), sodium salt, dodecyl sodium sulfate, PEG-(1-4) lauryl ether sulfate, sodium salt, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),a -sulfo-w (dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt, poly(oxy1,2ethanediyl), αsulfoï‰(dodecyloxy), sodium salt, polyethylene glycol (1-4) lauryl ether sulfate, sodium salt, polyoxyethylene (1-4) lauryl ether sulfate, sodium salt, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium PEG lauryl ether sulfate, sodium polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sulfate, sodium polyoxyethylene lauryl sulfate, sodium salt PEG-(1-4) lauryl ether sulfate, sodium salt poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),A -sulfo-w (dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt polyethylene glycol (1-4) lauryl ether sulfate, and sodium salt polyoxyethylene (1-4) lauryl ether sulfate
Health concerns
- Contamination concerns
- Irritant
- Organ system toxicant
- Possible environmental toxin