Noun: sodium lauryl sulphate
- A caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
"The shampoo contained sodium lauryl sulphate as its main cleansing agent";
- sodium lauryl sulfate, SLS
Derived forms: sodium lauryl sulphates
Type of: detergent, sulfate [N. Amer], sulphate [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Sodium lauryl sulphate