Analysis in cosmetics

Cosmetic products must be tested for heavy metals on a regular basis. The formula component content must be verified as well. With solid AA^® such analyses are carried out promptly during the production process. Since the measurement results are available in a very short time, the quality of the raw materials can already be assured during the delivery.

The determination of lead, cadmium, arsenic, nickel and other elements is part of the daily routine in manufacturing cosmetics and its raw materials, such as, for example, pigments. The example of mica and metal pigments, for instance, shows how efficient the solid AA^® technology is in this field. A wide variety of samples are taken from production and analyzed directly. Since they are already in powder form and homogenized during the production process, no further preparation is required. Finished products such as makeup and lipstick can also be examined fast and reliably with the new screening method. Only samples that exceed a limit value must be digested and characterized more precisely with the help of solution analysis.

5.7 mg/kg Pb in mica pigment

3.1 mg/kg Sb in metal pigment