CONTAMINANTS AND ORGANIC MICROPOLLUTANTS

‘Sejeso’ herbal mixture

The product is indicated for symptomatic relief of heartburn, constipation, and stomach ache,
loss of appetite, vomiting and indigestion. Side effects may include a mild fever during use,
while the product is contra-indicated for children and pregnant women. The recommended
dosage is one-quarter of a cup taken three times daily after meals. Ingredients (each 125 mg) as
listed per 125 mL are: Lesoko (Alepidea amatymbica), Monnamaledu, Poo-tshehla, Setimamollo
(Pentanisia prunelloides), Mositsane (Elephantorrhiza elephantina), deionized water (92.5%
m/v), and 1.2% m/v potassium sorbate as preservative.

Extraction and isolation of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate- The herbal mixture (2 × 500 mL) was
filtered through Whatman No.1 filter paper and subsequently freeze dried. The resultant extract
(4.1 g) was subjected to gravity column chromatography over silica gel by gradient elution with
hexane/ethyl acetate and ethyl acetate/methanol mixtures. In this manner, crude DEHP
amounting to 170 mg was collected from ten 50 mL fractions eluted with hexane/ethyl acetate
(80:20). Further purification was achieved via preparative TLC using hexane/ethyl acetate
(80:20) as developing solvent to give DEHP (43.3 mg) as a colorless oil. Identification of the
structure of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Infrared absorption bands at 1726 and
1600 cm− 1 were indicative of ester carbonyl and phenyl ring moieties, respectively. Dissociation
of the molecule via electron impact (EI) showed the molecular ion [M]+ peak as the base peak
at m/z 390, correct for the molecular mass of DEHP, with diagnostic fragment ions detected
at m/z 277 [M-C8H17]+ and 113 [C8H17]+. This was further substantiated by HRMS analysis which
gave a mass of 390.2778 g/mol for the compound, correct for the formula C24H38O4 with
calculated mass 390.2770 g/mol. The low field region of the 1HNMR spectrum was populated by
two resonance signals, characteristic of an A2B2 spin system, in this case derived from the aryl
protons H-3/H-6 (δ 7.70, 2H, dd, J = 5.68, 3.32 Hz) and H-4/H-5 (δ 7.52, 2H, dd, J = 5.68,
3.32 Hz). 2D proton-carbon HSQC analysis showed these protons to be correlated to respective
carbon signals at δ 129.1 (d, C-3/C-6) and 131.2 (d, C-4/C-5). The C-2′ oxygen-related
methylene proton signals were found further upfield in the 1HNMR spectrum at δ 4.20 (2H,
dd, J = 10.88, 6.12 Hz, H-1a′) and 4.24 (2H, dd, J = 10.92, 5.76 Hz, H-1b′), correspondent with a
carbon resonance at δ 68.5 (t, C-1′). The C-2′ methine proton was resonant at δ 1.67 (2H, m, H-
2′) and had HSQC connectivity to the carbon signal at δ 39.1 (d, C-2′). Both H-1′ and H-2′ were
seen to share pronounced COSY contours with each other, in accordance with their vicinal
relationship, confirming the branched nature of the alkyl chain of the ester as opposed to the
straight chain present in the isomeric dioctyl phthalate (DOP). In addition, three-bond HMBC
correlation clearly linked H-1′ to the ester carbonyl (δ 168.1, s, CO), thus precluding the
possibility of the 1-methylheptyl ester isomer. Further signals at δ 0.89 (6H, t, J = 6.84 Hz, H-6′),
0.92 (6H, t, J = 7.48 Hz, H-8′), 1.46 (4H, m, H-7′), 1.39 (4H, m, H-5′), 1.35 (4H, m, H-3′), and
1.32 (4H, m, H-4′), 1.67 (2H, m, H-2′) accounted for the remaining methyl and methylene group
protons of DEHP. The 13CNMR spectrum also indicated the presence of aryl ester carbonyl
groups (δ 168.1, s, CO) and the C-1/C-2 quaternary carbons (δ 132.8, s), thus accounting for the
24-carbon skeleton of DEHP.

Phyto Specific Kids Magic Detangling Shampoo & Body Wash 400ml
It immediately untangles even the most difficult knots.
Aqua / water / eau. Propanediol. Inulin. Glycerin. Polysorbate 20. Caprylyl glycol. Parfum /
fragrance. Polyquaternium-10. Panthenol. Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter. Mel / honey /
miel. Propylene glycol. Caprylhydroxamic acid. Polyquaternium-7. Hibiscus sabdariffa flower
extract. Tromethamine. Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) flower extract. Prunus serrulata flower
extract. Sorbitol. Sodium benzoate. Potassium sorbate. Sodium citrate. Citric acid. 892c.

Renate Cosmetics is an international Cosmetics brand with happy customers in several countries.
The Renate Hair Treatment sets are the No.1 hair care products sold online in Ghana, Nigeria,
Benin, Togo, Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Guinee Conakry, Niger and 5+ other
countries. It contains Phthalate as one of its ingredients.
Hamilton Babies Shampoo & Body Wash, Talented Tenny

INGREDIENTS
Fragrance, Citrus Lemon, Sodium Benzoate, Decyl Glocoside, Glycerin, Camomilla Recutita,
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis, Citric acid, Water, Sodium Olivate, Sodium Coyol Isethionate,
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Panthenol, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium
Amara, Saliva Officinalis, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Honey, Coconut Fatty acids, Guar
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Phenethyl Alcohol,
Sodium Dehydroacetate, Octanohydroxamic acid.
Perfect White Beauty Lotion (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone) produced by DIMD Limited

Day By Day Men Perfect Body Lotion (Betamethasone)

Ahoofs Foundation Body Cream (Mercury, Hydroquinone) produced by Banare Limited

Fair & White So White Skin Perfector Brightening and Moisturizing Body Milk (Hydroquinone)
produced by France Mod Limited

IVO Ghana Limited

Zoe Peau Sublime Beauty Lotion (BN: AF50.04000002.09:15) (Mercury, Betamethasone,
Hydroquinone)
Zoe Peau Sublime Face Corrective Cream (BN: not stated) (Mercury, Clobetasol,
Betamethasone)

Body Fashion Body Milk (BN: not stated) (Mercury, Hydroquinone)

HT7 Hyprogel Body Lotion (Betamethasone)

Beauty Clinic Whitening Lotion (BN: AF51.0500 0001) (Mercury, Hydroquinone)

Magic Dodo Ltd

 Dodo Beauty Lightening Lotion (BN: 006114) (Mercury, Hydroquinone)

 Marie France Skin Care (BN: 006045) (Mercury, Betamethasone, Hydroquinone

Nouvelle Parfumrie Gandour Ghana Limited

 Tiatio Concentrated Serum (Betamethasone, Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)

 Bravia Unifying Body Cream (BN: 1006618) (Hydroquinone)

Products that contain Paraben

PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN LEAD

Kohl, kajal, surma and tiro from Africa, Asia and the Middle East may have high levels of lead. These
products are primarily used as eyeliner. Sindoor, a religious powder from India used in Hinduism, may
also have high levels of lead. Spices bought in or sent from Bangladesh, Georgia and other countries may
have high levels of lead. Candies, salt snack mixes and other snacks from Mexico that use chili or
tamarind pulp may also contain lead.

TOBACCO CIGARETTE- Tobacco smoke contains around 7,000 chemicals. Many of these are
poisonous and over 60 are known to be cancer causing (carcinogenic). No wonder so many
smokers would like help quitting.

The following products contain the ‘Big Three’ phthalates: o DEHP: vinyl products, floor tiles,
upholstery, shower curtains, cables, garden hoses, rainwear, car parts and interiors, packaging
film, sheathing for wire and cable, some food containers, toys, and medical devices o DBP: nail
polish, cosmetics, and insecticides o BBP: adhesives, paints, sealants, car-care products, vinyl
flooring, and some personal-care products
Food - phthalates can be released into aqueous solution foods during microwaving in plastic
containers. Phthalates may also enter food by environmental uptake during crop cultivation or by
migration from processing equipment or packaging materials. • Water - phthalates are found in
ground water and drinking water. • Infant formula and milk -some phthalates occur as
contaminants in consumer milk and readyto-use baby formulas based on cow’s milk. •
Medications and nutritional supplements - pharmaceutical preparations intended to treat diseases
of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer, are often coated with
a polymer that allows the drug to be delivered directly to the colon or small intestine. This
polymer may contain plasticiser phthalates such as DBP and DEP. Other pharmaceutical
products may also have phthalate plasticisers in their coatings, including some antibiotics,
antihistamines and laxatives. Patented herbal preparations and nutritional supplements may also
contain phthalates. [Picture Credit: Soft Toys] • Toys - Polymer toys softened with phthalates are
a source of potential oral exposure in children. In 1999, the European Union temporarily banned
marketing of all children’s toys and child-care articles containing DEHP, DBP, and BBP as well
as toys containing DiNP, DnOP, and DiDP intended for children
Bonaccorsi, et al. (2012), conducted the following study in in Florence (Italy): The aim of this
study was to determine the amount of benzene present in soft drinks sold in Florence (Italy). We
analyzed 28 different types of soft drinks, by measuring concentrations of benzoic acid, sorbic
acid, ascorbic acid (using high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection) and
benzene (using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry). Data was analysed by using SPSS
18.0.Traces of benzene were detected in all analyzed beverages, with a mean concentration of
0.45 µg/L (range: 0.15-2.36 µg/L).

The following products contain contaminants and organic micro pullutants, attached to
them

Bronze Tone Cocoa Butter and Honey Extracts (Hydroquinone

Passionella Complexion Unifying Serum (Hydroquinone)

Passionella Brightening Cream (BN2241540) (Hydroquinone)

Fluo Pommade a Huile de Ricin (Betamethasone)

Bravia Lotion (Mercury, Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)

Doctoress Creme (Clobetasol)

Pure Skin Vanishing Care Body Cream (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)

Senophine Creme (Clobetasol)

Abana Facial Creme (Mercury, Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)

Bronze Tone Maxi Tone Cocoa Butter & Honey Extract Lotion (Hydroquinone)

Maxilight Lightening & Purifying Body Lotion (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)

G&G Body Cream (Mercury, Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)

These products are produced by Paradise Cosmetics Limited and they contain the attached
endocrine disruptors

 Bioskin Lightening Body Lotion (BN: 750) (Hydroquinone, Clobetasol)

 Bioskin Lightening Body Lotion (BN: 847) (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)
 Clair- Liss Genial Lightening Body Cream (BN: 39834) (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)
 Clair - Liss Genial Lightening Body Cream (9816) (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)
 Sivoclair Lightening Body Lotion (BN-3560) (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)
 Goldskin Clarifying Body Lotion with Argan Oil (BN: 740) (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)
 Goldskin Fast Action Cream with Argan Oil (BN: 607025) (Clobetasol)
 Peau Claire Lightening Body Cream (BN: 3926) (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)
 Biocarrot Lightening Body Lotion (BN: 167) (Clobetasol, Hydroquinone)
Stopover JRA Enterprise

 RA Foundation Body Cream (Mercury, Hydroquinone)

Universal Basic Company Limited

 Tendrina Special Hand and Body Complexion Lotion (BN: 139) (Betamethasone)
 Tendrina Complexion Cream (BN: CT 4003) (Betamethasone)
 Tendrina Hand and Body Complexion Lotion (BN: not legible) (Betamethasone)
 TC 35 Clear Complexion Milk (BN: 14352) (Betamethasone)