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Simultaneous Determination of 8 Preservatives (6 Parabens, 2-Phenoxyethanol, and Chlorphenesin) in Cosmetics by $UPLC^{TM}$  

Park, Jeong-Eun (Amore Pacific Corporation, R&D Center, Skin Research Institute)
Lee, So-Mi (Amore Pacific Corporation, R&D Center, Skin Research Institute)
Jeong, Hye-Jin (Amore Pacific Corporation, R&D Center, Skin Research Institute)
Chang, Ih-Seop (Amore Pacific Corporation, R&D Center, Skin Research Institute)
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Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea / v.33, no.4, 2007 , pp. 263-267 More about this Journal
Abstract
Parabens are used in nearly all types of cosmetics and toiletries because they are formulated well and have broad spectrum of activity, interness, low costs and excellent chemical stability in relation to pH. 2-phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin are common preservatives which are usually used in combination with parabens in cosmetics. Toxicity of parabens is generally low but application of parabens to damaged or broken skin has resulted in sensitization. Moreover, the possibility of their estrogenic potential, anesthetic effects and reproductive toxicity has been reported. Consequently there are some regulations in use of parabens. And the maximum permitted concentrations of chlorphenesin and 2-phenoxyethanol in cosmetic products are authorized by the same reasons. So it is important to control and estimate the amount of parabens in products. In this article, we proposed a valid method for the simultaneous determination of 8 preservatives including parabens in a short time using ultra performance liquid $chromatography^{TM}\;(UPLC^{TM})$. Separation of eight components was achieved in less than 10 min and resolutions were reasonable (USP resolution ${\geqq}\;2$). And limit of detection and quantification were evaluated. The method was suitably validated for specificity, linearity, precision (repeatability, intermediate precision) and accuracy for assay (recovery) based on International conference on harmonisation (ICH) guideline. The method was applicable to analysis of preservatives in cosmetic products.
Keywords
paraben; 2-phenoxyethanol; chlorphenesin; $UPLC^{TM}$; preservatives;
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