Petrochemical Product Analysis in Cosmetics

Moisturizing feature, smoothness of the product and extending the shelf life are the conditions desired to be achieved in production. To meet these conditions, petrochemicals are used in cosmetic products. There are two groups of petrochemical products used in cosmetic products: olefins and aromatics.

The most commonly used petrochemicals are as follows: Parabens, Phthalates, Polyethylene glycol (PEG), Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), Coal tar, DEA (Diethanolamine), TEA (triethanolamine), MEA (monoethanolamine), Ethoxylated surface active ingredients and 1,4-dioxane, Formaldehyde, Fragrance/Perfume, Hydroquinone, Mineral oil/Paraffin, Oxybenzone, Paraphenylenediamine (PPD), Toluene, Siloxanes, Triclosan, BHA and BHT, EDTA, Resorcinol, Propylene glycol, Benzene. 

Cosmetic manufacturers may claim that they do not contain. Manufacturers claiming that petrochemicals are not present in their products have to prove their claims with test and analysis methods in accredited laboratories.