MONHEIM, Germany—Cognis, specialty chemical supplier, announced its Texapon K 12 P PH—a pharmaceutical-grade sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)—is now achieved self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status. It can now be used for dietary supplements in the United States and it has been shown to be safe under the conditions of intended use. Texapon K12 P PH is efficient in tabletting processes due to its small and consistent particle size.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a frequently used tabletting aid that works as a wetting agent, lubricant or solubilizer. Dietary supplement and food manufacturers can now use SLS in two daily doses of up to 30 mg/d. Texapon K 12 P PH also meets other important international regulations, including USP/NF, Ph. Eur. and JP standards, and is kosher certified.
