Determination of formol in samples of hair-straightening products

Determination of formol in samples of hair-straightening products

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  • Olivio Fernandes Galão Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Giselle Lopes Silva Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Maiyara Carolyne Prete Universidade Estadual de Londrina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0375.2013v34n2p167

Keywords:

Formol (formaldehyde), Hair straightening, Progressive brush

Abstract

The objective of the present work was to determine the contents of formol (formaldehyde) in hair-straightening products used in various beauty salons. Formol can cause damages to hair, it is also toxic and carcinogenic in the medium term. Despite being banned by the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) it is frequently utilized, being disguised with flavorings, and its presence is not noted on product labels. Therefore, the study was intended to evaluate levels of formol in samples taken in the city of Rolandia (Paraná State, Brazil), where the surveillance does not always take place. The determined values ranged from 5.37 to 10.65 %.

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Author Biography

Olivio Fernandes Galão, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Departamento de Química

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Published

2014-01-31

How to Cite

Galão, O. F., Silva, G. L., & Prete, M. C. (2014). Determination of formol in samples of hair-straightening products. Semina: Ciências Exatas E Tecnológicas, 34(2), 167–170. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0375.2013v34n2p167

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