Tags cosmetic products, lang_en, lanolin derivatives, plant derivatives, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides, gas chromatography
Organochlorinated hydrocarbons, i.e. polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and pesticides (e.g. dieldrin, lindane, etc.), are chemically and microbiologically resistant pollutants. These molecules can also be absorbed through the skin and become a safety concern. Therefore it is important to investigate their presence in finished cosmetics and ingredients like lanolin and plant derivatives.