Is SLS (sodium laurate sulfate) toxic and, if so, what study proves
this? It was originally developed as an industrial degreaser and yet
it is listed as an ingredient in a large number of soaps and
toothpastes.  Some enviornmental-oriented websites "mention" that it
is cancer-causing but I have yet to find any credible confirmation. 
Can you?

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 28 Apr 2004 13:04 PDT

Do you mean sodium lauryl sulfate?

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Clarification of Question by bigalofechopark-ga on 28 Apr 2004 13:45 PDT

Yes, you are correct, I do mean sodium lauryl sulfate.

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Clarification of Question by bigalofechopark-ga on 29 Apr 2004 07:15 PDT

Thanks to ac67-ga.  I also researched other Q&As involving SLS. 
Generally, the answer is no, but it is an irritant.  I am withdrawing
my question.

See this website: http://www.snopes.com/toxins/shampoo.htm