Bacterial utilization of sodium dodecyl sulfate.

SDS is widely used detergent in house holds and Industry. It is known to be toxic to fishes and also to animals. In the present review, we have emphasized on biodegradation of this detergent by bacteria, the pathway of biodegradation and also the enzymes involved in the degradation.

Toxicity of sodium dodecyl sulfate in fishes and animals a review.

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is one of the most commonly used detergent in house holds and in Industry. It is a component of a number of industrially useful products. After use, like all other xenobiotics, it is discharged in water bodies in huge amounts. It is now realized that it is toxic to fishes and to animals. In this review, we have made an attempt to compile the data regarding the toxicity of Sodium Dodecyl sulfate in fishes and animals.