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- DictionarySo·di·um laur·eth sul·fate/ˌsōdēəm ˌlôrəTH ˈsəlfāt/
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- 1. a soaplike compound that lathers easily, used chiefly in toiletries such as shower gel and shampoo.
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Chemical compound
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), an accepted contraction of sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), also called sodium alkylethersulfate, is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, etc.) and for industrial uses. SLES is an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent. Wikipedia