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Abstract(s)
Toxic elements can be found in many products used in the school environment and their
presence may present a potential source of hazards for young children. Children´s play paints
(finger-paints, gouaches, acrylics, water paints) and decorative cosmetics are commonly used as
didactic products in preschool activities. These products composition include a wide range and
variety of natural and synthetic substances, such as pigments, solvents, water, preservatives and
fragrances, that are directly applied to human skin contributing to a local exposure.
Description
Keywords
Play paints Cosmetics
Citation
Rebelo, A., Pinto, E., Freitas, M., Santos, J., & Silva, M. V. (2012). Children’s play paints and cosmetics: a potential source of toxic elements (metals)? In P. Albuquerque, S. C. Verde, V. Manteigas, A. Monteiro, C. Ramos, A. Silva, C. Viegas, & S. Viegas (Eds.), International Congress on Environmental Health 2012 (Vol. 1, pp. 374). Lisbon College of Health Technology.
Publisher
Lisbon College of Health Technology