Open AccessEvaluation of lead and cadmium levels in lipsticks sold in Kathmandu, Nepal, and their potential health risk assessment
Author(s) -
Salina Aryal,
Narayan Sharma Bashyal,
Surendra Kumar Gautam,
Megh Raj Pokhrel,
Bhoj Raj Poudel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of applied sciences and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2091-2609
DOI - 10.3126/ijasbt.v9i3.38834
Subject(s) - lipstick , hazard quotient , cadmium , atomic absorption spectroscopy , health risk assessment , toxicology , health risk , environmental health , heavy metals , health hazard , chemistry , environmental chemistry , medicine , biology , physics , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics
The study aimed to assess the levels of Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) in lipsticks and theirs associated health hazards to consumers. 13 lipsticks and 7 lipglosses were selected randomly from various shopping centers in Kathmandu, Nepal. The lipstick sample was chemically digested and analyzed using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS). The concentration range of Pb and Cd in lipsticks was from 0.020.009 to 30.970.014 mg kg-1 and 0.010.014 to 0.920.009 mg kg-1 respectively. The hazard quotient for Pb was found greater than 1 in 15 samples showing detrimental carcinogenic health risk through lipstick consumption. So, these lipstick brands are prone to hamper human health. Accordingly, regular monitoring of the lipsticks before importing them is highly recommended.Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 9(3): 213-219.