sodium lauryl sulfate
sodium lau·ryl sulfate
noun \-ˈlȯr-əl-, -ˈlär-\Definition of SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
: the crystalline sodium salt C12H25NaO4S of sulfated lauryl alcohol; also : a mixture of sulfates of sodium consisting principally of this salt and used as a detergent, wetting agent, and emulsifying agent (as in toothpastes, ointments, and shampoos)
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1885
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