Sodium lauryl

When ATH: A06AG11

Characteristic

It represents amphiphile, used in the manufacture of most detergents, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics foam.

Application

Used as a powerful detergent industry, Pharmacology, Cosmetology. The most common surfactant. It includes the majority of cleaning formulations, including, many toothpastes, shampoos, as it provides a cheap and effective foaming and cleansing.

Health Effects

It belongs to the irritant, but not a carcinogen.

Sodium lauryl sulfate can seriously degrade the skin problems in patients with atopic dermatitis.

As a component of toothpaste can cause Stomatitis and the emergence of the AFL. Using toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulfate can reduce ulcer.

Displaying, sodium lauryl sulfate that irritates the skin only with prolonged exposure (more than an hour).