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Low Concern

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

While effective at cleansing and creating foam, SLES can cause mild skin or eye irritation in high concentrations or with prolonged contact, especially for sensitive skin, though it is generally considered milder than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). [2, 5, 7, 11]

Function & Common Use

Function

Surfactant, Cleansing Agent

Category

Surfactant, Cleansing Agent

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate safe to use in skincare?

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. While effective at cleansing and creating foam, SLES can cause mild skin or eye irritation in high concentrations or with prolonged contact, especially for sensitive skin, though it is generally considered milder than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). [2, 5, 7, 11]

Is Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate allowed in India?

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate used for in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing Agent. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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