The level of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in kajal and surma of major Indian brands.
Int J Cosmet Sci
; 31(3): 177-82, 2009 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Kajal and surma are eye cosmetics extensively used in Indian subcontinent. Kajal is prepared by burning of vegetable oil and butter oil while surma by grinding of the stones. High performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry instruments were used for quantification and confirmation of 16 polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Significant concentration of PAH was found in all the samples examined. The median concentration of PAH ranged from 0.14 (lowest, anthracene) to 31.18 microg g(-1) [dibenz(a,h)anthracene] in kajal sample and from not detectable concentration (naphthalene) to 197.47 microg g(-1) of benzo(a)pyrene in surma sample. Fifteen PAHs were detected in all the samples. Therefore the use of kajal and surma in eye should be strictly restricted.
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Compostos Policíclicos
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Cosméticos
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Asia
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En
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2009
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