E487 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS, sodium dodecyl sulfate, SDS, sodium dodecyl sulfate, E487) is the sodium salt of laurylsulfonic acid.

Chemical formula C₁₂H₂₅SO₄Na.

It is used in most household detergents, shampoos, toothpastes, cosmetics for the formation of foam.