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Sodium laureth sulfate
Sodium laureth sulfate
(
SLES
), an accepted contraction (Lauryl + Ether = Laureth) of
sodium lauryl ether sulfate
(
SLES
), is an anionic
detergent
and
surfactant
found in many personal care products (
soaps
,
shampoos
,
toothpaste
etc.). SLES is an inexpensive and very effective
foaming agent
. SLES,
sodium lauryl sulfate
(SLS),
ammonium lauryl sulfate
(ALS), and
sodium pareth sulfate
are
surfactants
that are used in many cosmetic products for their cleaning and emulsifying properties. They behave similarly to
soap
.
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