THE DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS LEVEL : LEAD AND CADMIUM, IN COSMETIC SOAP PREPARATION

The use of cosmetic increase today. Soap is one of common cosmetic preparation used for body or face. Cosmetic soap must be safe and must not contain hazardous substances such as heavy metals. Cosmetic soap can be contaminated by heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. This study aimed to determine l...

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Main Author: Rezeki Nur Endah, Srie
Format: Theses
Language:Indonesia
Online Access:https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/78955
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Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung
Language: Indonesia
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Summary:The use of cosmetic increase today. Soap is one of common cosmetic preparation used for body or face. Cosmetic soap must be safe and must not contain hazardous substances such as heavy metals. Cosmetic soap can be contaminated by heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. This study aimed to determine lead and cadmium concentration in commercial cosmetic soaps from Ciamis. Sample preparation was carried out with the wet destruction using HN03 : 1-1202 (3: l). Lead and cadmium were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) at the specific wavelength respectively 283,3 nm and 228.8 nm. The results showed, just one sample that contain exceed lev Is of lead and cadmium, and 9 samples are meet the requirements.