A Ojrati , M Qasemi , A* Zarei ,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (5-2023)
Abstract
Background & objectives: Formaldehyde is one of the chemical compounds found in the indoor air of beauty salons, which the workers and even the salon's customers are exposed to. Since formaldehyde is known as a human carcinogen according to the report of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, therefore, this research was conducted to estimate the human health risk of formaldehyde in the indoor air of women's beauty salons in Gonabad city.
Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, ten women's beauty salons were selected, and sampling was done under NIOSH standard 3500 at the same time as the providing services. The samples were transferred to the intended laboratory for analysis and statistical analysis, and a health risk assessment of formaldehyde was done using the data. Also, the information recorded in the checklist was used to determine the environmental parameters affecting formaldehyde concentration.
Results: The statistical analysis of the samples showed that the concentration of formaldehyde in the indoor air of beauty salons was within the standard limit. Among the different sections of beauty salons, the highest amount of formaldehyde is released from cosmetics. The non-carcinogenic risk of formaldehyde in all beauty salons was less than one, which is in the acceptable range. According to the U.S. EPA standard, the carcinogenic risk of formaldehyde was within the scope of probable carcinogenic risk.
Conclusion: Due to the high concentration of formaldehyde in the parts where cosmetics are used and the probable risk of carcinogenicity, it is necessary to investigate and monitor the content of formaldehyde in cosmetic and health products. Also, serious monitoring and control of air ventilation can effectively improve the indoor air quality of beauty salons.
