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Qualitative and quantitative analysis of formaldehyde in samples of hair straighteners and suitability of the labels
Silvestre, Amanda Letícia Polli; Fagá, Maira; Almeida-Cincotto, Maria Gabriela José; Chiari-Andréo, Bruna Galdorfini; Formariz, Thalita Pedroni.
  • Silvestre, Amanda Letícia Polli; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas. Departamento de Fármacos e Medicamentos. Araraquara. BR
  • Fagá, Maira; Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA). Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Araraquara. BR
  • Almeida-Cincotto, Maria Gabriela José; Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA). Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Araraquara. BR
  • Chiari-Andréo, Bruna Galdorfini; Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA). Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Araraquara. BR
  • Formariz, Thalita Pedroni; Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA). Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde. Araraquara. BR
Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl ; 41: [10], 01/01/2020. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1128576
ABSTRACT
Formaldehyde is an active compound, irregularly used in hair products, that has the property of straighten and waterproofing the wires. However, it is highly toxic and can stimulate dermatological hypersensitivity and cancer. In this context it is of fundamental importance the inspection of these products that can be used in safe conditions for the consumer, without formaldehyde in concentrations higher than the allowed. Thus, the aim of this research was the qualitative and quantitative identification formaldehyde in samples of hair straighteners that was obtained by donation in the beauty salons of Araraquara-SP. In addition, the analysis of the packaging labels of the products tested were conducted, following the requirements of the national legislation - RDC 07/2015 which defines the mandatory labeling standards for cosmetic products. A qualitative analysis for formaldehyde identification is based on the formation of a purple colored complex. The quantitative analysis was performed by spectrophotometry. The qualitative and quantitative formaldehyde analysis methods were applied to 13 bottles of hair straighteners. When submitted to qualitative analysis, all samples showed formaldehyde presence. The quantitative analysis demonstrated that the samples identified as B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J and M presented formaldehyde concentration of 3.5 to 14.5%, which is above of the limit recommended by the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), of 0.2%. In the label analysis, in all samples were found irregularities.(AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Product Labeling / Cosmetics / Formaldehyde / Hair Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl Journal subject: Pharmacology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)/BR / Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA)/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Product Labeling / Cosmetics / Formaldehyde / Hair Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. ciênc. farm. básica apl Journal subject: Pharmacology Year: 2020 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)/BR / Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA)/BR