Qualitative and quantitative determination of Prevan in cosmetic emulsions by direct analysis via fast atom bombardment/collisional spectroscopy.
The qualitative and quantitative determination of the Na salt of dehydroacetic acid, Prevan, a widely employed antimould agent in cosmetic emulsions, has been obtained by the direct analysis of the emulsion itself by fast atom bombardment and collisional spectroscopy.
Benassi
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Dipartimento di Scienze Farmaceutiche, Universitá di Padova, Italy.
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Bettero
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Ghezzo
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Traldi
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D003358:Cosmetics / Q000032:analysis*; D004655:Emulsions; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / Q000032:analysis*; D011753:Pyrones; D014783:Viscosity
D003358:Cosmetics; D004655:Emulsions; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids; D011310:Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; D011753:Pyrones; C027493:dehydroacetic acid