Open AccessDevelopment and validation of a new method for determination of methylparaben in Iran market infant formulae by HPLC
Author(s) -
Nafiseh Khansari,
Noushin Adib,
Aida Alikhani,
Tahereh Babaee,
Roya Khosrokhavar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of environmental health science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.447
H-Index - 45
ISSN - 2052-336X
DOI - 10.1007/s40201-021-00628-7
Subject(s) - methylparaben , paraben , propylparaben , chromatography , chemistry , high performance liquid chromatography , detection limit , extraction (chemistry) , preservative , organic chemistry
Parabens are esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid and are widely used as preservatives in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs. The presences of parabens in infant formulas raise concerns due to their potential to disrupt endocrine function in infants and cause reproductive toxicities.