Study Formaldehyde Release From Personal Care Products by Chromotropic Acid Method: Studi Pelepasan Formaldehid dari Produk Perawatan Pribadi dengan Metode Asam Kromatropat

Cicik Herlina Yulianti; Mila  Hanifah; Farida Fuji  Astutik; Briliant Dyah  Ayu Latjuba; Vika Ayu  Devianti; Meyke Herina  Syafitri

doi:10.53342/pharmasci.v11i1.587

Authors

Cicik Herlina Yulianti Akademi Farmasi Surabaya
Mila Hanifah Akademi Farmasi Surabaya
Farida Fuji Astutik Akademi Farmasi Surabaya
Briliant Dyah Ayu Latjuba Akademi Farmasi Surabaya
Vika Ayu Devianti Akademi Farmasi Surabaya
Meyke Herina Syafitri Akademi Farmasi Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53342/pharmasci.v11i1.587

Keywords:

Asam Kromatropat,, Semi Kuantitatif,, Formaldehid,, Pelepas Formaldehid,, Produk Perawatan Pribadi,

Abstract

Personal care products have become an essential part of our daily routines. The presence of water in personal care product formulations can be a breeding ground for microorganisms. Therefore, preservatives are needed to prevent product deterioration. Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents are often found as preservatives in personal care products. However, in high doses, formaldehyde has the potential to cause irritation and even cancer. Therefore, the use of formaldehyde in personal care products is limited to no more than 0,2%. The purpose of this study was to identify formaldehyde release from personal care products, both those that list formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and those that do not list formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in their ingredient lists. A semi-quantitative method using chromatotropic acid reagent was used to detect formaldehyde release from the personal care products. Based on the results of 180 products, it was found that 74 (41.1%) products contained formaldehyde with levels <0.2%, still meeting safe limits by BPOM. However, of the 74 products, there were 3 products with formaldehyde content >0.05% and did not list formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in their ingredient lists, making them dangerous for individuals with a history of formaldehyde allergies.

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