Is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate safe?

Ammonium lauryl sulfate, also known as ALS is classified as an alkyl sulfate and is an anionic surfactant. Lauryl sulfates disrupt the surface tension of water by forming micelles around the polar water molecules. Sulfates have been the focus of critical parties, even though they are an incredibly efficient fat remover and create a ton of foam. 

Ammonium lauryl sulfate is usually made from coconut or palm kernel oil. It is often used in detergents, emulsifiers (stabilizers), foaming agents, and dispersants. Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate can also be used in many detergent applications. It has an excellent viscosity response when formulated correctly with alkanol amides and amphoteric, and it generates large quantities of foam. Since it is a high-foaming product, it can be used in rug and upholstery shampoos. Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate will give off an ammonia odor when the pH is alkaline.

Is ALS safe? 

It’s worth noting that there are some concerns about the use of ALS in personal care products, as it can be an irritant to the skin and eyes in some people.  In hand sanitizers, ALS is not typically used as it can be an irritant to the skin. Instead, hand sanitizers typically contain alcohol or other antimicrobial agents that kill bacteria and viruses without the need for a foaming agent.

Ammonium lauryl sulfate is considered as environmentally friendly, as it is very quickly biodegradable and won’t typically cause any allergies. Therefore Ammonium lauryl sulfate is widely used in most shampoos, sanitary cleansing gels, dishwashers, etc., to dissolve fat the most effectively.