sodium lauryl sulfate
sls is a highly effective surfactant used in any task requiring the removal of oily stains and residues. as such the compound is found in high concentrations in industrial products including engine degreasers, floor cleaners, and car wash soaps. in household products, sls is used in lower concentrations with toothpastes, shampoos, shaving foams, some dissolvable aspirins, enemas,[1] and fiber therapy caplets. it is an important component in bubble bath formulations for its thickening effect .