What's that smell?

Sodium lauryl sulfate (C12H25SO4Na) is a surface-active agent used in cleaning and cosmetic products. It is also known by the term sodium dodecyl sulfate. It is used in industrial strength degreasers, floor cleaners, bubble bath and toothpastes.

Like it or not we are exposed to this chemical in our shampoos, soaps, cosmetics, and toothpastes, so I wouldn't worry about its use to repel mosquitos.

It is likely used in this mix to keep the product adhered to the vegetation. Similar products are sold for that purpose to use with herbicides.Sent via Gmail from  David Young [email]youngmdavid@gmail.com[/email]

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Sodium lauryl sulfate (C12H25SO4Na) is a surface-active agent used in cleaning and cosmetic products. It is also known by the term sodium dodecyl sulfate. It is used in industrial strength degreasers, floor cleaners, bubble bath and toothpastes.



Like it or not we are exposed to this chemical in our shampoos, soaps, cosmetics, and toothpastes, so I wouldn't worry about its use to repel mosquitos.







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The natural repellant sounds like a great idea, especially with all those oils—it must smell pretty interesting with the lemon grass and garlic! It’s good to hear that John and Rick were able to help with the dome, too.

It could be a few things if you’re picking up a strange smell. Sometimes, it’s just cleaning products or soaps, especially if they have things like sodium lauryl sulfate. It’s a common ingredient in many shampoos and body washes, and it can give off a bit of a funky odor, especially if you're sensitive to it. You might want to check the labels of recent products you’ve used. Or, it could be something else around the house—like plumbing issues or mold. If it’s bothering you, maybe start by first checking the usual suspects. If you're curious, you can look up more about the price of sodium lauryl sulphate price to see what’s in your products.