sodium dodecyl sulfate
Function: Food Additive
E487 is the European food-additive number for sodium dodecyl sulfate. sodium dodecyl sulfate (E487) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E487 safe or restricted?
E487 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E487 vegan or vegetarian?
sodium dodecyl sulfate (E487) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E487?
E487 appears in 317 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cake mixes, toothpaste and cakes.
- Cake Mixes34
- Toothpaste27
- Cakes21
- Shampoo14
- Body Wash / Shower Gel7
- Pancake & Waffle Mixes6
- Dietary Supplements5
- Pet Shampoo4
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E487 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E487
- What is E487?
- E487 is the E-number for sodium dodecyl sulfate. sodium dodecyl sulfate (E487) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E487?
- E487 appears in 317 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in cake mixes, toothpaste and cakes. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E487 vegan or vegetarian?
- sodium dodecyl sulfate (E487) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E487 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E487 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E487 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.