Conference On Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Conference On Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

by | Sep 29, 2022 | Workshops

Conference On Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Title: Conference On Endocrine Disrupting ChemicalsPublication Type: Reports (Conference & Workshops)Year of Publication: 2016Abstract: In India as well as in the South Asian region the issue of EDCs has not been in...
Poster Dental Caries

Poster Dental Caries

by | Sep 29, 2022 | IEC/BCC Materials

In the study, 6 face wash, 3 body washes, 3 face scrubs from different brands, 1 face mask and 5 varieties of leave-on lotions were analysed for detecting the presence of microplastics (water insoluble) of more than 0.45 micron size. Large numbers of particles, especially granular material were observed with naked eye. Stereomicroscopic examination as well as filtration indicated presence of micro particles in 9 out of the 18 samples tested. The findings indicated presence of microplastics in most of the rinse off cosmetics. Interestingly, none of the leave-on products were detected with microplastics or even microparticles. Presence of insoluble micro particles in majority of the rinse off products does raise an alarm. These are designed to be disposed of with no possibility of recovery or recycling. Out of the 12 rinse off products included in the study, 5 of them were found to have microplastic. Since these are direct body to drain products, the beads from these products get directly into the water system and through the water channel reach the larger water bodies.