Qualitative and quantitative analysis of formaldehyde in samples of hair straighteners and suitability of the labels

• Main Authors: Amanda Letícia Polli Silvestre (Author), Maira Fagá (Author), Maria Gabriela José de Almeida-Cincotto (Author), Bruna Galdorfini Chiari-Andréo (Author), Thalita Pedroni Formariz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: São Paulo State University (UNESP), 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 pr...