Bioaccumulation Behavior of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio): Influence of Physical-Chemical Properties and Biotransformation

Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) and pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are a group of chemical compounds with diverse physical and chemical properties. Recent studies have indicated undesired effects of EDCs and PPCPs at their reported trace concentrations (ng l−1 to μg l−1). This paper reviews the current knowledge on the sources, properties, occurrence and health impacts of EDCs and PPCPs, and their removal from drinking water using ozonation and ozone/hydrogen peroxide-based advanced oxidation. The paper also examines the potential threats posed by these chemicals to drinking water and public health. While these compounds are known to have adverse effects on ecosystem health, notably in the fish population, a similar link is yet to be established between ingestion of these compounds through drinking water and human health. In addition, data on the effectiveness of existing methods for the removal of these compounds are not conclusive. Further studies are required to characterize risks, and also to evaluate and optimize existing removal processes. Also concerted international effort is urgent to cut down the risk of exposure and restrain the production and marketing of toxic chemicals.

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Effects of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) on multixenobiotic resistance (MXR) related efflux transporter activity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ◽

10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.10.022 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 136 ◽

pp. 14-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

V. Cunha ◽

K. Burkhardt-Medicke ◽

P. Wellner ◽

M.M. Santos ◽

P. Moradas-Ferreira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Danio Rerio ◽

Personal Care Products ◽

Efflux Transporter ◽

Personal Care ◽

Multixenobiotic Resistance ◽

Danio Rerio Embryos

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Influence of color on the physicochemical and sensory properties of moisturizing cosmetics

Panorama brasileiro de tungstênio (w) entre os anos de 2008 e 2014 ◽

10.32749/nucleodoconhecimento.com.br/health/influence-of-color ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 05-19

Author(s):

Welyton Carlos Oliveira ◽

Iara Lúcia Tescarollo

Keyword(s):

Sensory Analysis ◽

Personal Care Products ◽

Sensory Properties ◽

Color Appearance ◽

Personal Care ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Wide Range ◽

Skin Sensation ◽

Different Color ◽

The Postponement

The physical-chemical and sensory properties are elements to be taken into account during the development of cosmetics. Moisturizers represent one of the most important classes of personal care products and often appear in a wide range of different color options. This study aimed to develop a moisturizer in the form of gel-cream and explore the options of metallized colors through sensory analysis. According to the results obtained, it was possible to observe that the type of pigment affected the judges’ perception showing that the influence of this component should not be disregarded in the postponement of new formulations. It is possible to infer that a consumer’s reaction to a cosmetic is not only based on its effectiveness, but also on the way in which its physical characteristics are perceived, including color, appearance, skin sensation and smell.

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