Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) - Chemistry in Surfactants ...
Jul 29, 2013· GENERAL: Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) is a synthetic detergent (cleaning agent) and surfactant (which means it makes bubbles). It has a high pH as it is an alkali substance and has the appearance of a white powder. Sodium lauryl sulfate is sometimes referred to as the coconut surfactant becauseit can be manufactured from coconut oil.