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SLS is made from coconut oil. However, it is made by adding sulfuric acid (from petroleum) and neutralization with sodium carbonate (a natural mineral). Yet the most dangerous part is the ethoxylation process which is what makes SLS less abrasive and creates enhanced foaming properties.

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The elements that make up Sodium Lauryl Sulfate are...

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Sulfur

Sodium

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SLS is used by almost everyone everyday without even knowing it. SLS is in almost all the laundry detergents, lotions, shampoos, body washes, soap bars, hand soap, dish washing liquid

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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a ...

form of matter: solid/ powder or liquid

Has a melting point of 205 degrees Celsius

Does not have a boiling point.

Has a 1.5 g/l solubility in water

A pH of 8

And is stable in all normal conditions

A density of 1.01 g/cm³

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The Dangers of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

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SLS si a synthetic soap-like substance or surfactant that strips your skin and other materials of the dirt and mostly oil that has built up over periods of time, this can cause your skin to become very brittle and dry because on the lack of essential oils that your body produces which can be very bad for your skin especially for those with sensitive skin. SLS is an emulsifier and foaming agent commonly used in cosmetic products and industrial cleaners. SLS is present in most body washes, soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and laundry detergent. According to Mercola.com, although SLS is derived from coconuts, it is contaminated with a toxic byproduct during the manufacturing process.

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SLS is used in so many different every day products but you most likely arent going to see Sodium Lauryl Sulfate on the back of a product label these are justsome of the common names that you will see on a label: Aquarex ME; Aquarex Methyl; Carsonol SLS; Dehydrag Sulfate GL Emulsion; Dodecyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Sulfate, Sodium Salt; Dodecyl Sulfate, Sodium Salt; Dodecyl Sodium Sulfate; Dreft; Duponal; Duponal WAQE; Duponol C; Duponol ME; Duponol WA; Duponol WAQ; Emal 10; Irium; Lanette Wax-S; Lauryl Sodium Sulfate; Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Salt;

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CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na