Heavy Metal Analysis on Blush on Online Selling by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry Method (AAS)

Abstract

Cosmetics are a daily human need. The number of cosmetics on the market is thought to contain hazardous or toxic substances, one of which is heavy metals. Based on BPOM RI Regulation Number Hk.03.1.23.07.11.6662 Year 2011 Regarding the requirements for heavy metals in cosmetics, the very limit for Pb heavy metal contamination in cosmetics should not be more than 20 mg / kg and Cd should not be more than 5 mg / kg. Analysis of Pb, Cd and Cr metals in blush preparations that have a registration number and do not have a BPOM registration number purchased online in Tangerang City using the atomic absorption spectrophotometric method. This study aims to determine the levels of heavy metals Pb, Cd and Cr in each sample. The sample of blush on which was studied was 5 samples. The results showed that, the blush samples analyzed using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry method did not contain heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, only one sample of the VV brand was read as containing Cr metal. In the sample of the VV brand it was detected that it contained Cr metal with a level of 1.80 mg / kg, the metal content was still on the threshold referring to (Nigeria 9.81μg / g and USA 15.09 μg / g).