Discovery of Sodium Laurel Sulfate?

Question

I know that there has been great controversy over the irritating - and some claim carcinogenic - effects of Sodium Laurel Sulfate. But who (chemist, or perhaps a company) first discovered that the chemical was a great foaming agent and cleanser?

Answer 1

you decide...

http://www.hairsite.com/late-sls.htm

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/shampoo.asp

I hope you've made up your mind.

Answer 2

Sodium laurYl sulfate. Now you know how to spell it, you can look it up.