aToxiq rating: Avoid — Flagged Avoid
Ingredient science card

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

Concern
Ethoxylated Surfactant / 1,4-Dioxane Contamination
Category
Skincare & Personal Care
CAS
9004-82-4
Also listed as
SLES, SODIUM LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium laureth sulphate, laureth sulfate de sodium
Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

Undergoes ethoxylation process that frequently leaves toxic trace residues of 1,4-dioxane (a known kidney, liver, and central nervous system toxicant).

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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