Miscellaneous additive

Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate halal?

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES): Halal. Gentler surfactant than SLS. Plant-derived base. Widely used in halal-certified shampoos.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES): Halal. Gentler surfactant than SLS. Plant-derived base. Widely used in halal-certified shampoos.

What the sources say

Halal. Gentler surfactant than SLS. Plant-derived base. Widely used in halal-certified shampoos.
Verified Halal Synthetic — ethoxylated version of SLS from coconut/palm oil HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NameSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Also on labels assles, sodium lauryl ether sulfate
Additive classMiscellaneous additive
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate halal?

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is classified as Verified halal. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES): Halal. Gentler surfactant than SLS. Plant-derived base. Widely used in halal-certified shampoos.

Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Sodium Laureth Sulfate is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Sodium Laureth Sulfate called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: sles, sodium lauryl ether sulfate.

Where does this page's information come from?

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