What does sodium lauryl sulfate mean?
• SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (noun) The noun SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE has 1 sense: 1. 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 Familiarity information: SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE used as a noun is very rare.