Separation and identification of fatty acids in cosmetic formulations containing Brazil nut oil by capillary electrophoresis

• Main Authors: C.R.R.C. Lima (Author), P. López-García (Author), V.F. Tavares (Author), M.M. Almeida (Author), C. Zanolini (Author), M.S. Aurora-Prado (Author), M.I.R.M. Santoro (Author), E.R.M. Kedor-Hackamnn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: São Paulo State University (UNESP), 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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An analytical method based on capillary electrophoresis (CE) with a partially aqueous electrolyte system was developed to enable the free fatty acids of Brazil nut oil to be identified in cosmetic formulations. In this study, a gel cream formulation was developed and its oil phase was extracted with...