Top 5 Things Manufacturers Need to Know About Benzene Contamination

We’ve summarized the top 5 things consumer product manufacturers and personal care product developers need to know about benzene. Read on to know what steps to take to make sure products are safe and what can be done if a product is found to have benzene at unsafe levels. If you're looking to test products for benzene, 请求报价 今天.

1. 苯是什么??

Benzene is often referred to as a “building block” because when it is reacted with other chemicals, a variety of materials and chemicals are produced, 包括塑料. 苯是一种致癌物质, and absorption of the chemical over long periods of time has been linked to cancers such as leukemia and other blood disorders.

It is important to note that benzene can be used in the manufacture of personal care and 美容产品, 根据美国联邦指导方针. It can also be added to products if it can be established that the chemical produces a “significant therapeutic” effect. 在这些情况下, the levels of benzene present must fall within acceptable limits set by the US 食物 and Drug Administration (FDA).

2. When consumer and personal care products are recalled for benzene contamination, 苯的含量是多少?

Benzene is detectable in a product at levels of >0.1 ppm. FDA允许苯的浓度为2.非处方药中百万分之0. If benzene is found in a consumer product at levels above 2.0 ppm in the US, the product must be recalled.

然而, many companies have initiated voluntary recalls of consumer products when benzene has been found at detectable levels less than the 2.FDA规定的0 ppm限值.

3. What types of products have been impacted by benzene recalls? 

To date, more than 25 million products have been recalled in the US due to benzene contamination. Most, but not all, of the affected products have been aerosolized. A wide range of consumer and 美容产品 have been recalled, 包括干香波, 防晒霜, 除臭剂, 脚喷雾, 和更多的. There is widespread speculation that this will be an ongoing issue, 和更多的 products will be recalled as more 和更多的 consumer products are tested.

4. How can manufacturers and product developers protect consumers from benzene contamination?

当制造商 regularly test their products for contaminants, they can ensure the safety of consumers and protect their brand reputation. im体育APP has developed validated methods for the detection of benzene in multiple matrices and various delivery systems. If you’re interested in discussing a regular testing program to ensure the safety of your products, 今天就开始对话.

5. If benzene contamination is found in a consumer product, what can be done?

Many manufacturers of products that have been found to be contaminated with benzene have stated they are looking to modify their manufacturing methods to eliminate benzene. Regular testing and screening of consumer products for benzene is key to ensuring manufacturing methods, 包装, and raw materials are safe and free from harmful contaminants.

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