Evaluation of human exposure to metals from some commonly used hair care products in Nigeria

The concentrations of nine metals, namely, cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe), were determined in 26 brands of hair care products including hair relaxers, conditioners and shampoos. The study was aimed at providing...

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Main Authors: Chukwujindu M.A. Iwegbue, Omotekoro S. Emakunu, Grace Obi, Godwin E. Nwajei, Bice S. Martincigh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Toxicology Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750016300774