Title: Determination of residual 1,4-dioxane in surfactants and cleaning agents using headspace single-drop microextraction followed by gas chromatography–flame ionization detection
Objective
Polyethoxylated surfactants are widely used in the formulation of different cleaning agents such as shampoo, dish washing and hand washing products and lotion formulation. During the production of polyethoxylated surfactants, 1,4-dioxane as a toxic and carcinogenic by-product is formed. A simple low-cost method based on headspace single-drop microextraction combined with gas chromatography–flame ionization detection was developed for the determination of 1,4-dioxane in surfactants and cleaning agents.
International journal of cosmetic science/ may 2016
Neda shirvani/QC laboratory
