Chemical Testing of Cosmetics

The chemical properties and composition of cosmetic, personal care, and cleaning products are important parameters for determining product characteristics, verifying raw material composition, and ensuring product quality and compliance during both production and in the finished product. In our laboratory, qualitative and quantitative analyses are performed in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, based on standards, regulations, and legal requirements published by national and international organizations.

The main chemical analyses include:

• SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) Content Determination
• SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) Content Determination
• Formaldehyde Content Determination
• Colourant Detection
• Mineral Oil Detection
• Free Ammonia Content Determination
• Soap Content Determination
• Sulphate Content Determination
• Silicone Content Determination
• Paraffin Determination
• Chloride Content Determination
• Hydrogen Peroxide Content Determination
• Oil Content Determination
• Inorganic Salt Content Determination
• EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid) Content Determination
• Thioglycolic Acid (TGA) Content Determination
• Triclosan (TCN) and Triclocarban (TCC) Content Determination
• Hydroquinone Content Determination
• Vitamin Analysis (B5, E, C)
• Allergen Screening (26 Allergens)
• Fluoride Content Determination
• Fatty Acid Composition (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) Determination*
• Benzalkonium Chloride Content Determination**

*Fatty Acid Composition (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) Determination: Butyric Acid, Caproic Acid, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, Undecanoic Acid, Lauric Acid, Tridecanoic Acid, Myristic Acid, Myristoleic Acid, Pentadecanoic Acid, Pentadecenoic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Heptadecanoic Acid, Heptadecenoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Elaidic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolelaidic Acid, Gamma-Linolenic Acid, Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Eicosenoic Acid, Eicosadienoic Acid, Eicosatrienoic Acid, Erucic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Heneicosanoic Acid, Behenic Acid, Docosadienoic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Tricosanoic Acid, Lignoceric Acid, Nervonic Acid.

**Benzalkonium Chloride Content Determination: Total BAC.