Residual Solvents

Introduction

For health and safety concerns and regulatory compliance, residual solvents found in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other consumer goods must be controlled and identified for example Methyl methacrylate (MMA) has been banned in 39 states for its irritating and sensitizing effects and has been declared a “poisonous and deleterious substance” by the US-FDA utilized in manufacturing of nail pant .Acetone, a colorless solvent, is frequently used in cosmetics and personal care products and may also be found in nail polish, bath, cleansing, fragrance, hair care and skin care products.Ethanol is a content of face wash.

ITC Labs capabilities

With a wide variety of testing equipment, as well as experience in method development and working with complex matrices, ITC Labs is capable of tackling challenging analytical tests involving residual solvents or other contaminants.