Ana Paula Zenóbia Balduino
Abstract:
In the present study aimed to analyze samples of cosmetic clays (white, red and green) used in facial treatments with regard to chemical composition, assessing the existence of potentially toxic metals to health, regulated by RDC Resolution n. 48 of ANVISA and their fluorescence concentrations of X-ray energy dispersive EDXRF). For structural analysis, samples were characterized by diffraction techniques X-ray (XRD) and conventional, high-resolution laser spectroscopy in the infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (FTIR), for determining the clay forming and impurities for each sample. In addition, we evaluated the bioavailability of metals in samples by the method proposed by Rodriguez and Diaz the release test metals by acid treatment. The EDXRF analysis for the analyzed clays showed the presence of 5 (Ba, Cr, Pb, Nd and Zr) metals regulated by ANVISA Resolution RDC nº 48 as prohibited. XRD analysis of the fresh samples showed the presence of clays of the kaolinite, illite, halloysite, dickite, montmorillonite and mica muscovite the presence of mineral impurities. In assessing the availability of harmful metals present in samples by treating this acid pointed by XRD technique the progressive decline and the loss of crystallinity of the peaks relating to mineral impurities. In FTIR analysis for fresh samples stands out the band in the region 1382 cm-1 present as an impurity and its removal after acid treatment. It follows therefore that these clays have some undesirable metals in its composition, and to carry out an acid attack these species become available and may cause problems to health, requiring more rigorous quality control because it's a product of continuous use.
