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Y De Roeck-Holtzhauer

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PubMed1999

High-performance liquid chromatographic method for the comparison of the photostability of five sunscreen agents.

Sunscreen agents are commonly used in cosmetic products to filter out noxious radiation in sunlight. A convenient high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method for the quantification of five sunscreens after irradiation has been selected. We used this analytical method to compare the photostability of benzophenone-3, PEG-25 PABA, octyl dimethyl PABA, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, at levels in the range of 25-60 microM. The assay was carried out, using a C8 column with a methanol--water mobile phase. The detector was set at a wavelength of 300 nm. The assay was linear with the following limits: 0.2 microgram ml-1 for benzophenone-3, 1 microgram ml-1 for PEG-25 PABA, 0.15 microgram ml-1 for octyl dimethyl PABA, 0.1 microgram ml-1 for methylbenzylidene camphor and 0.05 microgram ml-1 for butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane. The half-lives calculated indicate a very good photostability of the sunscreens studied and permit to classify amongst themselves.

4-Aminobenzoic Acid↗
PubMed1999

Photodegradation study of sodium usnate solution: influence of pH.

Photodegradation of 2.6 x 10(-5) M aqueous solutions of sodium usnate at various pH was studied. Photodegradation appeared to follow first-order kinetics and was found to be pH dependent. The degradation rate constant was calculated to be 9.20 x 10(-4) min-1, 5.93 x 10(-4) min-1, 9.69 x 10(-4) min-1, and 9.88 x 10(-4) min-1 at pH 6, pH 7, pH 8, and pH 9, respectively.

Dermatologic Agents↗
PubMed1998

In vitro correlation between two colorimetric assays and the pyruvic acid consumption by fibroblasts cultured to determine the sodium laurylsulfate cytotoxicity.

The target of this research was to determine the cytotoxicity of sodium laurylsulfate on single-layer cultures of human fibroblasts, using two colorimetric methods (neutral red and MTT tests) and the evaluation of the pyruvic acid consumption by the cells. For the determination of the cytotoxicity by colorimetric tests, we have determined the absorbance at 540 nm using a spectrophotometer. Pyruvic acid, present in the culture medium, is the mitochondria's C3 energetic metabolite. So, a measure of the cell's consumption of pyruvic acid was developed. The reaction is as follows: Pyruvic acid + NADH --> Lactic acid + NAD+ and the enzyme employed is the LDH (lactate dehydrogenase). This method can be used to measure cytotoxicity, proliferation, and the cell's activation. The method is rapid, precise, and lacks any toxic byproduct. The absorbance was measured using a spectrophotometer at 340 nm. The consumption of pyruvic acid follows upon the fibroblast's growth. Sodium laurylsulfate cytotoxicity test after 24 h shows that the NR colorimetric test and the pyruvic acid consumption are correctly correlated (r = 0.91, alpha = 0.05). This dosage can be used to study the barrier properties of the corneocyte layer without destroying the artificial skin.

Cells, Cultured↗
PubMed1998

[Comparison of two methods of ultraviolet spectrophotometry methods of a mixture of paracetamol/acesulfam-K].

Ultraviolet spectrophotometry can help determined the quantity of paracetamol and acesulfam-K when mixed. The isosbestic wavelength (lambda iso) and the absorbency at the wavelength (Aiso) determined with equimolecular solutions or by annulation of the first derivative at 226 nm for paracetamol determination and at 242.5 nm for acesulfam-K determination can be used.

Acetaminophen↗
PubMed1996

[Determination of physicochemical characteristics and evaluation of decontaminating efficacy and in vitro safety of cleaning products for contact lenses].

PURPOSE: This work aims to characterize products designed for cleaning contact lenses and particularly their physicochemical properties, their efficiency and their ocular irritancy potential compared to the main requirements of eye-washes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The physicochemical controls include pH determination, viscosity and freezing point depression. In addition, we carried out the hydrogen peroxide assay for products containing this active substance. A microbiological control was performed when opening the product and after simulation of a 21-day aging. We determined the decontaminating efficacy of the products on four bacterial strains and a fungal strain. Finally, we tested their ocular allowance by an in vitro test. RESULTS: The pH values obtained ranged from 3.2 (oxygenated water solutions) to 7.6. The viscosity was close to a water solution one (about 1 centipoise). The different assays showed hydrogen peroxide content similar to that stated on the package: rate averaged to 3% and was negligible after neutralization. At opening and after simulation the bacteriological quality was excellent. Finally, decontaminating efficiency against germs was very good for the products tested. The products were classified as non-irritant by the ocular irritancy test. CONCLUSION: The results obtained show that the products tested met the reference criteria, particularly eye-wash criteria.

Bacteria↗
PubMed1995

[Characteristics, stability and in vitro efficacy of cleaning products for contact lenses].

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY: We characterized some market products designed for cleaning contact lenses and we compared their properties to the main requirements of eye-washes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed several physicochemical controls including pH determination, viscosity with a Baume apparatus and the decreasing of the freezing point following the method described by the French Pharmacopea. In addition, we carried out certain analytical controls, concerning three active principles (thiomersal, chlorhexidin digluconate, hydrogen peroxide), at the opening of the different package and after accelerated aging. A microbiological control was performed when opening the product and after a simulation of a 5-day aging. We finally determined the efficacy of the products on four bacterial strains for tests and of deproteinizing products on artificial dust. RESULTS: The pH values obtained ranged from 4.0 (oxygenated water solutions) to 7.8. The viscosity was close to a water solution one. Contents in active substances were usually similar to those stated on the package. At opening, the bacteriological quality was excellent. But, the multidose package were highly contaminated when used. Finally decontaminating efficacy against some germs was very good for the products tested. CONCLUSION: The results obtained show that the rincing products best answer the eye-wash criteria taken as references. Their main disadvantage is their contamination in the case of multidose packaging.

Bacteria↗
PubMed1994

Cytotoxicity tests of antibacterial agents on human fibroblasts cultures.

The authors tried to determine and compare the cytotoxicity of several primary substances used in cosmetic or pharmaceutic industry as antimicrobial agents, on single-layer cultures of human fibroblasts. The cytotoxic effect of Germall 115*, Kathon CG* and Pentonium* was pointed out using the colorimetric method with MTT (3-[4-5-dimethyl thiazol 2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide). For each one of these substances, we tested different concentrations with variable contact times. These trials allowed us to classify these products by increasing toxicity as follows: Kathon CG* and Pentonium*. In our experimental conditions, Germall 115* was not cytotoxic.

Cell Survival↗
PubMed1975

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