Article Document Academic Article Information Content Entity Continuant Continuant Journal Article Entity Entity Generically Dependent Continuant 2025-05-10T00:57:46 RDF description of Formaldehyde release from personal care products: chromotropic acid method analysis - http://repository.healthpartners.com/individual/document-rn13698 2022-02-21T22:48:57.408-06:00 10.1097/der.0000000000000434 1 26176 <p>BACKGROUND: Preservatives such as formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers (F/FRs) are found in personal care products. Studies from Europe and Israel have indicated that products with undeclared F/FRs on product labels may have detectable levels of formaldehyde. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the presence of formaldehyde in samples of US personal care products. METHODS: Fifty-four baby and adult products were tested with the chromotropic acid method. A blinded investigator graded the color change as mild, moderate, or strong. RESULTS: All 8 products declaring F/FRs resulted in a deep purple color change, indicating a strong reaction. Of the 46 products with undeclared F/FRs, 4 (8.6%) were found to release formaldehyde. All 4 resulted in a light purple color change, indicating a mild reaction. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, 4 of 54 products (7.4%) had label information, which did not match chromotropic acid method testing results. Clinicians and formaldehyde-allergic individuals should be aware of the limitations of product ingredient labeling in managing allergic contact dermatitis to formaldehyde.<p> 15798 Adverse Effects Dermatitis Dermatitis document-rn13698 Formaldehyde release from personal care products: chromotropic acid method analysis 30 public Skin Diseases