Variasi Kandungan Merkuri (Hg) Pada Berbagai Macam Bedak Whitening Yang Dijual Pasar Blauran Surabaya

ABSTRACT
Mercury is widely used in cosmetics to remove black spots on the face.
Mercury in the smallest amount can be a toxic such as skin discoloration, black
spots, allergies and irritation. High doses of mercury can cause permanent damage
to the brain, kidneys and impaired development of the fetus,distruction skin
surface. The purpose of this study was to analyze mercury levels in various brands
of whitening powder sold in Blauran market, Surabaya. The samples were 22
types of whitening powder. The samples were analyzed by Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer (AAS). According to the results of research on mercury
content (Hg) of 22 whitening powder, it is known that 4 whitening powder contain
mercury (Hg), and have mercury (Hg) which is vary from the highest level (0.016
ppm) and the lowest level (0,008 ppm). However, the mercury content (Hg) is still
below the maximum limit set.
Keywords: Whitening Powder, Mercury, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
(AAS)