Analysis of lead content in paints used for face painting in Nairobi county
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2019Author
Mutono, A
Mutai, P
Ingwela, R
Moenga, D
Chepkwony, H
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ArticleLanguage
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Face painting is a common practice among young children. 59 samples from 7
manufacturers of paints used for face painting in Nairobi County were purchased and analysed for lead content using atomic absorption spectroscopy.
The labels were also examined for batch number, date of manufacture and expiry as well as instructions for use. All samples analysed were found to contain lead with the highest being 10.5413 ppm. Only one manufacturer declared on the label that the paint was intended for use in face painting.
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https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ecajps/article/view/190556http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/108109
Citation
Mutono, A., Mutai, P., Ingwela, R., Moenga, D., & Chepkwony, H. (2019). Analysis of lead content in paints used for face painting in Nairobi county. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sci. 22(1), 57-61.Publisher
East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sci
Subject
Face painting, lead contentCollections
- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) [10377]