글리터를 포함한 네일 에나멜 제품의 유해 금속 분석

Objectives: This study was performed to provide basic data for the re-establishment of standards (criteria) and analytical methods for hazardous metals in nail enamel. Methods: Ten metals (lead; Pb, arsenic; As, cadminum; Cd, antimony: Sb, cobalt; Co, nikel; Ni, copper; Cu, chromium; Cr, aluminum; Al, and mercury; Hg) were measured in 67 commercial nail enamels containing glitter and/or pearls. The content of hazardous metals (excepting Hg) was determined by using an inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrophotometer (ICP-OES) after microwave digestion. Mercury content was measured by a mercury analyzer without any preparation. Results: The detected ranges of the intact samples were as follows: ND - 1.756 ㎍/g for Pb, ND - 1.24 ㎍/g for As, ND for Cd, ND - 20.41 ㎍/g for Sb, ND - 12.36 ㎍/g for Co, ND - 7.908 ㎍/g for Ni, 0.088 - 79.27 ㎍/g for Cu, 0.281 - 18.54 ㎍/g for Cr, 13.78 - 3 563 ㎍/g for Al, and ND - 0.044 ㎍/g for Hg. After centrifugation, the detected ranges of supernatant were as follows: ND - 0.435 ㎍/g for Pb, ND - 0.504 ㎍/g for As, ND for Cd, ND - 0.035 ㎍/g for Sb, ND - 13.17 ㎍/g for Co, ND - 0.232 ㎍/g for Ni, 0.117 - 90.07 ㎍/g for Cu, 0.174 - 2.787 ㎍/g for Cr, and 9.459 - 1 565 ㎍/g for Al. The results of this analysis showed that the levels of heavy metals such as Pb, As, and Sb were much higher in the intact samples than those of supernatant. Conclusion: In the present study, we found that the levels of hazardous metals were significantly different depending on the status of the presence of glitter. Based on the results, we recommend that the product consumer refrain from prolonged application of nail enamel, avoid biting or chewing the nails, and wear gloves during cooking and washing dishes.