Miscellaneous additive
Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.
Halal. Gentler surfactant than SLS. Plant-derived base. Widely used in halal-certified shampoos.
Quick facts
| Name | Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | sles, sodium lauryl ether sulfate |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate halal?
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Sodium Laureth Sulfate is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify 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?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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