lauryl
Adjective
Meaning
lauryl (not comparable)
(chemistry) dodecyl
Phrases with the word
Examples
SLES, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), and sodium pareth sulfate are surfactants that are used in many cosmetic products for their cleaning and emulsifying properties.
SLS and ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) are commonly used alternatives to SLES in consumer products.
The increasing awareness of the potential harmful effects on the mouth mucosa of the traditional synthetic surfactant sodium lauryl sulphate has fuelled the need for its replacement with milder surfactants, with an acceptable taste in the mouth.
Switch to a toothpaste that doesn't contain sodium lauryl sulphate.
The related surfactant sodium lauryl sulfate (also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate or SDS) is produced similarly, but without the ethoxylation step.
To be certified natural by the NPA, it means at least 95% of a product’s ingredients are found in nature, renewable, generally regarded as safe, and contain no prohibited ingredients such as petroleum, parabens, phthalates, or sodium lauryl sulfate.