title: A simple method for the detection of formaldehyde.
abstract: The commonly used chromotropic acid method for the determination of formaldehyde sometimes produces a masking discolouration. We have therefore evaluated a complementary method in which acetylacetone is used as the reagent. By a combination of the 2 methods, formaldehyde can be traced in most products.
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000032:analysis; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D009282:Naphthalenesulfonates; D010422:Pentanones
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D009282:Naphthalenesulfonates; D010422:Pentanones; D005557:Formaldehyde; C008790:acetylacetone; C020996:chromotropic acid