Cosmetics - Analytical methods - HPLC/UV method for the identification and assay of hydroquinone, ethers of hydroquinone and corticosteroids in skin whitening cosmetic products
STANDARD published on 1.4.2018
Designation standards: ČSN EN 16956
Classification mark: 681519
Catalog number: 504112
Publication date standards: 1.4.2018
The number of pages: 40
Approximate weight : 120 g (0.26 lbs)
Country: Czech technical standard
Category: Technical standards ČSN
This European Standard specifies a HPLC/UV method for the identification and quantification of hydroquinone, 3 ethers of hydroquinone and 4 corticosteroids most frequently found in illegally sold skin whitening cosmetic products: clobetasol propionate, betamethasone dipropionate, fluocinonide and fluocinolone acetonide.
This standard also gives HPLC/UV methods for the identification of 38 corticosteroids that may be found in skin whitening cosmetic products (see Annex D).
This standard is not dedicated to artificial nail products or soaps