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EE372: Sodium lauryl sulfate CAS#: 151-21-3

Patient Information Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to sodium lauryl sulfate. This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and fluid-filled blisters.

Where is sodium lauryl sulfate found? Sodium lauryl sulfate is found in products such as engine degreasers, floor cleaners, car wash soaps, toothpastes, shampoos, shaving foams, dissolvable aspirins, and bubble baths.

How can you avoid contact with sodium lauryl sulfate? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: „ AI3-00356 „ Dodecyl alcohol, hydrogen sulfate, „ Akyposal SDS sodium salt „ Anticerumen „ Dodecyl sodium sulfateDodecyl „ Aquarex ME sulfate sodium „ Aquarex methyl „ Dodecyl sulfate, sodium salt „ Avirol 101 „ Dreft „ Avirol 118 conc „ Dupanol WAQ „ Berol 452 „ Duponal „ CCRIS 6272 „ Duponal WAQE „ CP 75424 „ Duponol „ Carsonol SLS „ Duponol C „ Carsonol SLS Paste B „ Duponol ME „ Carsonol SLS Special „ Duponol QC „ Caswell No. 779 „ Duponol QX „ Conco Sulfate WAG „ Duponol WA „ Conco Sulfate WAN „ Duponol WA Dry „ Conco Sulfate WAS „ Duponol WAQ „ Conco sulfate WA „ Duponol WAQA „ Conco sulfate WA-1200 „ Duponol WAQE „ Conco sulfate WA-1245 „ Duponol WAQM „ Conco sulfate WN „ Duponol methyl „ Cycloryl 21 „ EINECS 205-788-1 „ Cycloryl 31 „ EMAL 10 „ Cycloryl 580 „ EMAL O „ Cycloryl 585N „ EPA Pesticide Chemical Code „ Dehydag sulfate GL emulsion „ 079011 „ Dehydag sulphate GL emulsion „ Emersal 6400 „ Dehydrag sulfate gl emulsion „ Empicol LPZ „ Detergent 66 „ Empicol LS 30 „ Empicol LX 28 „ SLS „ Emulsifier No. 104 „ Sinnopon LS 100 „ Finasol osr(sub 2) „ Sinnopon LS 95 „ Finasol osr2 „ Sintapon L „ Gardinol „ Sipex OP „ HSDB 1315 „ Sipex SB „ Hexamol SLS „ Sipex SD „ Incronol SLS „ Sipex SP „ Irium „ Sipex UB „ Jordanol SL-300 „ Sipon LS „ Lanette wax-S „ Sipon LS 100 „ Lauryl sodium sulfate „ Sipon LSB „ Lauryl sulfate, sodium salt „ Sipon PD „ Laurylsiran sodny „ Sipon WD „ Laurylsiran sodny [Czech] „ Sodium dodecyl sulfate „ Lauyl sodium sulfate „ Sodium dodecyl sulphate „ Maprobix NEU „ Sodium dodecylsulfate „ Maprofix 563 „ Sodium lauryl sulfate „ Maprofix LK „ Sodium lauryl sulfate 30% „ Maprofix NEU „ Sodium lauryl sulfate ether „ Maprofix WAC „ Sodium lauryl sulfate, dental grade „ Maprofix wac-LA „ Sodium lauryl sulphate „ Melanol CL „ Sodium monododecyl sulfate „ Melanol CL 30 „ Sodium monolauryl sulfate „ Monagen Y 100 „ Sodium n-dodecyl sulfate „ Monododecyl sodium sulfate „ Sodiumlauryl ether sulfate „ Monogen Y 100 „ Solsol needles „ Montopol LA paste „ Standapol 112 conc „ NALS „ Standapol WA-AC „ NCI-C50191 „ Standapol WAQ „ NSC 402488 „ Standapol WAQ Special „ Natrium laurylsulfuricum „ Standapol WAS 100 „ Natriumlaurylsulfat „ Steinapol NLS 90 „ Neutrazyme „ Stepanol ME „ Nikkol SLS „ Stepanol ME Dry „ Odoripon AL 95 „ Stepanol ME Dry AW „ Orvus WA paste „ Stepanol T 28 „ P and G emulsifier 104 „ Stepanol WA „ Perklankrol ESD 60 „ Stepanol WA paste „ Perlandrol L „ Stepanol WA-100 „ Perlankrol L „ Stepanol WAC „ Product No. 161 „ Stepanol WAQ „ Product No. 75 „ Stepanol methyl „ Quolac EX-UB „ Stepanol methyl dry AW „ Rewopol NLS 30 „ Sterling WA paste „ Richonol A „ Sterling WAQ-CH „ Richonol AF „ n-Dodecyl sulfate sodium „ Richonol C „ SDS

What are some products that may contain sodium lauryl sulfate? Body Washes: „ Herbal Essence Body Wash (Dry Skin and Normal) „ Herbal Essence Daily Body Smoother Body Wash „ Herbal Essence Fruit Fusions Moisturizing Body Wash „ Herbal Essence Ultra Rich Moisturizing Body Wash „ Lever 2000 Family Body Wash, Pure Rain „ Lever 2000 Moisturizing Body Wash, Fresh Fields Scent „ Lever 2000 Moisturizing Body Wash, Morning Sky „ Lever 2000 Moisturizing Body Wash, Perfectly Fresh Scent „ Suave Moisturizing 2 in 1 Body Wash, Aloe Vera & Water Lily „ Suave Moisturizing 2 in 1 Body Wash, Moisture Rich „ Suave Moisturizing 2 in 1 Body Wash, Passion Flower & Rosemary „ Suave Naturals Moisturizing Body Wash with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E, Freesia „ Suave Naturals Moisturizing Body Wash with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E, Sun-Ripe Raspberry

Cleansers: „ Clearasil StayClear Acne Defense Cleanser „ Dermapro Lotion Skin Cleanser „ GoJo E 2 Sanitizing One Step Skin Cleanser „ GoJo Enhanced Formula Pink & Klean Skin Cleanser „ GoJo Pink Cherry Skin Cleanser „ GoJo White Blossom Skin Cleanser „ Oil of Olay Age Defying Series Daily Renewal Cleanser w Gentle Microbeads

Cosmetics: „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Liquid Make Up „ CoverGirl Clean Liquid Make-Up „ CoverGirl Remarkable Washable/Waterproof Mascara „ Revlon Age Defying Makeup SPF 8, Fair Blush

Hair Care: „ Clairol Lady Clairol Maximizing Powder „ Clairol Loving Care Color Mousse „ Clairol Professional Lightening Activators „ Clairol Super Ultra Blue Protinator „ Freeman Botanicals Natural Hair Care: Apple Nectar

Hair Dyes: „ Clairol Basic White Crème Activator „ Clairol Basic White Powder Lightener „ Clairol Complements Lightening Gel „ Clairol Kaleidocolors „ Clairol Lasting Color Haircolor Level 2, Dark Warm Brown 825 „ Clairol Maxi Blonde „ Just For Men Shampoo In Haircolor, Dark Brown-Black „ Just For Men Shampoo In Haircolor, Light Brown „ Just For Men Shampoo In Haircolor, Natural Ash Brown „ Just For Men Brush In Mustache, Beard & Sideburns, Dark Brown Black „ Just For Men Brush In Mustache, Beard & Sideburns, Medium Brown „ Just For Men Brush In Mustache, Beard & Sideburns, Natural Light Brown

Household Products: „ Americas Home Value Carpet Cleaner „ Bioganic Safety Brands Lawn & Garden Spray „ Carpet Science Spot & Stain Remover „ Clorox Disinfecting Toiletwand Refills „ Clorox Green Works Natural Dilutable Cleaner „ Clorox Toilet Wand (Cleaning Heads) „ Easy-Off Bam Multi-Surface Power Cleaner with Bleach, Pump Spray „ FIT Powder Fruit and Vegetable Rinse „ Formula 409 Carpet Cleaner Spray „ Hagerty Silver Foam „ Loctite Crafter's All Purpose Adhesive „ Loctite Fabric Glue „ Lysol Brand II Disinfectant Basin Tub Tile Cleaner, Green Apple, Pump Spray „ Lysol Brand PowerOns Gel Toilet Bowl Cleaner 24 oz „ Lysol Brand PowerOns Toilet Bowl Cleaner „ Scrubbing Bubbles Fizz Its Toilet Tablets „ Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Tablets, Fresh Citrus „ X-14 Herbal Sparkling Shower Daily Shower Cleaner „ X-14 Soap Scum Remover Plus

Liquids/Creams/Lotions: „ Bath & Body Works Shower Gel-Flowering Herbs „ Clearly Natural Body Soap „ Dermapro IHC Food Industry Sanitizing Soap „ Ivory Hand Dishwashing Liquid „ Ivory Liquid Hand Soap (Clear) „ Ivory Skin Cleansing Liquid Gel „ GoJo All Purpose Hand Soap „ Micrell Antibacterial Lotion Soap „ Pink Lotion Hand Soap „ Revlon Age Defying SPF 8, Natural Tan „ Revlon Eterna '27' All Day Moisture Lotion „ Sesame Street Bubble Bath, Splashin Berry Bubbles „ Ultra Hand Soap „ Village Naturals Bubble Bath, Freesia & Flowers „ Village Naturals Bubble Bath, Peach Medley

Mouthwash: „ Listermint Mouthwash

Pet Care: „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Select Antibacterial Deodorizing Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Select Deep Cleansing Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Select Extra Body Shampoo „ 8 in 1 Perfect Coat Select Moisturizing Shampoo „ Nilodor Premium Pet Shampoo, Aloe Island „ Nilodor Premium Pet Shampoo, Baby Fresh „ Nilodor Premium Pet Shampoo, Pacific Rain „ Nilodor Deodorizing Ferret Shampoo „ Nilodor Ultra Pet Shampoo, Energy

Shampoos/Conditioners: „ Aussie Custard Apple Shampoo „ Aussie Mega Shampoo with Papaya Extract „ Aussie Real Volume Shampoo „ Aussie Wild Peach Shampoo „ Clairol Herbal Essences Intensive Blends Replenishing Shampoo „ Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo-Fine/Limp Hair „ Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo-Normal Hair „ Clairol Intensive Blends Moisturizing Shampoo for Normal Hair „ Clairol Intensive Blends Shampoo Protecting For Colored/Permed Hair „ Clairol Texture and Tones Moisturizing Shampoo (Ethnic) „ DermaPro Body and Hair Shampoo „ Dermapro Spa Bath for Body & Hair Shampoo „ Finesse Extra Moisturizing Shampoo-Dry „ GoJo Lather & Klean Hair and Body Shampoo „ Head & Shoulders I Refresh Dandruff Shampoo „ Infusium 23 Shampoo, Moisturizing for Color/Permed Hair „ Infusium Hair Shampoo Color/Permed „ Infusium Hair Shampoo Moisturizing „ Just For Men Shampoo In Haircolor, Jet Black „ Just For Men Shampoo In Haircolor, Medium Brown „ Just For Men Shampoo In Haircolor, Natural Sandy Blonde „ New Finesse Hydrating Silk Protein Enriched Adj. Shampoo „ Pantene Pro V Purity Clarifying Shampoo „ Prograine Shampoo-Thinning Hair Use with extra volume „ Salon Selectives Botanical Blends Shampoo: Aloe „ Salon Selectives Shampoo Level 4: Extra Moisturizing „ Selsun Blue Dandruff Shampoo, 2 in 1 Treatment „ Selsun Blue Dandruff Shampoo, Balanced Treatment „ Selsun Blue Dandruff Shampoo, Medicated Treatment „ Selsun Blue Shampoo, Moisturizing Treatment „ Suave Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry or Damaged Hair „ Suave Natural Care Shampoo, Tropical Coconut „ Suave Professionals Shampoo, Awapuhi „ Suave Professionals Shampoo, BioBasics „ Suave Professionals Shampoo, Humectant „ Suave Salon Formula Shampoo „ Suave Shampoo for Dry or Damaged Hair, Tropical Coconut „ St. Ives Swiss Spa Clarif. Shampoo-Citrus & Ginseng for Normal/Oily Hair „ St. Ives Swiss Spa Extra Body Volumizing Shampoo with Chamomile & Sunflower „ St. Ives Swiss Spa Revitaliz. Shampoo, Vanilla & Edelweiss-Damaged Hair „ St. Ives Swiss Spa Strength Shampoo-Pear/Vit. A Normal/Dry Hair „ Thicker Fuller Hair Moisturizing Shampoo

Shaving Products: „ Barbasol Shaving Cream „ Old Spice Shave Cream

Toothpastes: „ Aquafresh All Tartar Control Toothpaste „ Aquafresh Multi Action Whitening Toothpaste „ Aquafresh Sensitive Toothpaste „ Aquafresh Striped Gel Whitening Toothpaste „ Aquafresh Toothpaste „ Aquafresh Whitening Toothpaste With Fluoride „ Arm & Hammer Dental Care Whitening Toothpaste „ Arm & Hammer Peroxicare Baking Soda Toothpaste „ Colgate 2-in-1 Toothpaste Mouthwash Whitening Icy Blast „ Colgate Baking Soda & Peroxide w/ Tartar Control Clean Mint Toothpaste „ Colgate Baking Soda & Peroxide w/ Tartar Control Whitening Toothpaste „ Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste „ Colgate Childrens 2-in-1 Toothpaste & Mouthwash, Bubblegum „ Colgate Childrens 2-in-1 Toothpaste & Mouthwash, Watermelon „ Colgate Kids Looney Tunes Upright Toothpaste „ Colgate Sensitive Maximum Strength Toothpaste „ Colgate Simply White Advanced Whitening Toothpaste „ Colgate Tartar Control Whitening Mint Toothpaste „ Colgate Total 12-Hour MultiProtection Toothpaste Plus Whitening Gel „ Colgate Total Toothpaste „ Colgate Total Toothpaste, Fresh Stripe „ Colgate Toothpaste, Regular „ Crest Anticavity Toothpaste, Icy Mint Striped „ Crest Baking Soda & Peroxide Whitening with Tartar Protection „ Crest Cavity Protection Cool Mint Gel „ Crest Cavity Protection Icy Mint Toothpaste „ Crest Cavity Protection Regular Icy Mint Toothpaste „ Crest Cavity Protection Regular Toothpaste „ Crest Cavity Protection Sesame Street Toothpaste „ Crest Cool Mint Gel Toothpaste „ Crest Extra Whitening with Tartar Protection Clean Mint Gel Toothpaste „ Crest Extra Whitening with Tartar Protection Toothpaste „ Crest Kids Cavity Protection Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste „ Crest MultiCare Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste, Cool Mint „ Crest MultiCare Toothpaste, Cool Mint Gel „ Crest MultiCare Toothpaste, Fresh Mint Gel „ Crest MultiCare Whitening Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste, Fresh Mint „ Crest Rejuvenating Effects Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste „ Crest Sensitivity Protection Mild Mint Paste „ Crest Tartar Control Fresh Mint Gel Toothpaste „ Crest Tartar Control Smooth Mint Gel Toothpaste „ Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste, Regular „ Crest Tartar Control Whitening Plus Scope, Cool Peppermint Gel „ Crest Tartar Control Whitening Plus Scope, Minty Fresh Gel „ Crest Tartar Protection Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste, Fresh Mint Gel „ Crest Whitening Toothpaste Plus Scope, Cool Peppermint „ Crest Whitening Toothpaste Plus Scope, Minty Fresh Striped „ Gleem Toothpaste Regular Flavor „ Mentadent Advanced Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste w/Baking Soda and Peroxide „ Mentadent Fluoride Toothpaste, Multi Action Tartar Control Anticavity „ Mentadent Fluoride Toothpaste w/Baking Soda & Peroxide, Fresh Mint „ Sensodyne Anticavity Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, Fresh Mint „ Sensodyne Anticavity Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth with Baking Soda „ Sensodyne Extra Whitening Toothpaste „ Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, Tartar Control Plus Whitening „ Toms of Maine Natural Toothpaste for Children, Silly Strawberry „ Topol Whitening Anticavity Toothpaste, Spearmint „ Ultra Brite Advanced Whitening Clean Mint Toothpaste „ Ultra Brite Baking Soda & Peroxide Whitening Toothpaste „ Ultra Brite Baking Soda Toothpaste „ Ultra Brite Gel „ Ultra Brite Toothpaste „ Ultra Brite with Baking Soda & Peroxide Toothpaste „ Viadent Advanced Care Fluoride Gel „ Viadent Advanced Care Fluoride Toothpaste

*For additional information about products that might contain sodium lauryl sulfate, go to the Household Product Database online (http:/householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.