Analysis of Lead Content in Paints Used for Face Painting in Nairobi County

  • Alice Mutono Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi.
  • Peggoty Mutai Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi.
  • Raphael Ingwela Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi.
  • David Moenga National Quality Control Laboratory, P.O. Box 29726-00202 Nairobi, Kenya
  • Hezekiah Chepkwony National Quality Control Laboratory, P.O. Box 29726-00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Keywords: Face painting, lead content

Abstract

Face painting is a common practice among young children. 59 samples from 7 manufacturers of paints used for face painting in Nairobi County were purchased and analysed for lead content using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The labels were also examined for batch number, date of manufacture and expiry as well as instructions for use. All samples analysed were found to contain lead with the highest being 10.5413 ppm. Only one manufacturer declared on the label that the paint was intended for use in face painting.

Published
2019-07-08
How to Cite
Mutono, A., Mutai, P., Ingwela, R., Moenga, D., & Chepkwony, H. (2019). Analysis of Lead Content in Paints Used for Face Painting in Nairobi County. The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 22(2), 57-61. Retrieved from https://uonjournals.uonbi.ac.ke/ojs/index.php/ecajps/article/view/244
Issue
Vol 22 No 2 (2019): May-August 2019
Section
Articles