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Contaminação de produtos de higiene e cosméticos por n-nitrosaminas
| Summary: | N-nitrosamines are carcinogenic compounds that have been found during the last three decades in a variety of consumer products, including cosmetic and personal care products, and their raw materials. These compounds are formed from amine precursors and nitrosating agents present in the formulations. This paper reviews the formation and occurrence of N-nitrosamines in cosmetic products, as well as presents considerations about analytical, toxicological and regulatory aspects. |
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| Main Authors: | Rath,Susanne |
| Other Authors: | Canaes,Larissa S. |
| Subject: | N-nitrosamines cosmetic products analytical methods |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | IBICT |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Origin: | Oasisbr |
| Summary: | N-nitrosamines are carcinogenic compounds that have been found during the last three decades in a variety of consumer products, including cosmetic and personal care products, and their raw materials. These compounds are formed from amine precursors and nitrosating agents present in the formulations. This paper reviews the formation and occurrence of N-nitrosamines in cosmetic products, as well as presents considerations about analytical, toxicological and regulatory aspects. |
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