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Analysis of Cosmetic Products advises the reader from an analytical chemistry perspective on the choice of suitable analytical methods for production monitoring and quality control of cosmetic products. In the format of an easy-to-understand compendium of published literature on the subject, this book will enable people working in the cosmetic industry or in research laboratories to:* become familiar with the main legislative and analytical literature on this subject and * learn about and choose suitable analytical procedures for production monitoring and control of cosmetic products, according to their composition.The first section of Analysis of Cosmetic Products covers various definitions and concepts relating to cosmetic products, current legislation in different countries and specific legislation on ingredients. The central body of the book addresses analytical methods for monitoring and quality control of cosmetic products with the fundamental objective being to enable reader's access to scientific reviews carried out by experts in analytical chemistry. The final section contains a small review of the alternative methods to using animals for cosmetic product evaluation.

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Author:   Amparo Salvador (Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain) ,  Alberto Chisvert (Associate Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain) ,  Amparo Salvador (Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain) ,  Amparo Salvador (Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.070kg
ISBN:  

9780444522603

ISBN 10:   0444522603
Pages:   506
Publication Date:   27 March 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780444635082
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Part I. General Concepts and Cosmetic Legislation Chapter 1. General Concepts and Cosmetic Legislation Part II. Main Ingredients in Cosmetics. Analytical Methods for Monitoring and Quality Control Chapter 2. General Overview on Analytical Methods for Cosmetic Ingredients Chapter 3. UV Filters in Sunscreens and Other Cosmetics. Tanning and Whitening Agents. Analytical Methods Chapter 4. Colouring Agents in Decorative and other Cosmetics. Analytical Methods Chapter 5. Preservatives in Cosmetics. Analytical Methods. Chapter 6. Perfumes in Cosmetics. Analytical Methods Chapter 7. Surfactants in Cosmetics. Analytical Methods Chapter 8. Actives for Skin-Care Products. Actives for Personal Hygiene and other Toiletry Products. Actives with Specific Claims. Analytical Methods. Part III. Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Chapter 9. Alternative Methods to Animal Testing for Cosmetic Products Evaluation

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Amparo Salvador is a Professor in the Department of Analytical Chemistry and heads the Research Group for the Analytical Control of Cosmetic Products at the University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. She has authored more than 170 scientific publications and is an expert in a number of analytical technologies, including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, flow injection techniques, chromatography, sample preparation methods, and green analytical procedures. Alberto Chisvert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Prof. Chisvert is the lead research supervisor within the Research Group for the Analytical Control of Cosmetic Products. His primary areas of interest are liquid and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, liquid-phase and solid phase microextraction techniques, bioanalysis, and cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and environmental analysis. With co-author Amparo Salvador, he has written more than 70 publications specifically related to the analysis of cosmetic products and has conducted four major research projects for the Spanish Ministry of Science. He is a member of a committee for the standardization of analytical methods for cosmetic products which provides advisory recommendations to the Spanish Association for Standardization and Certification, the National Association of Perfumes and Cosmetics (Spain), the European Committee of Standardization, and the International Organization for Standardization.

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