SIST EN ISO 21392:2022
(Main)Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Measurement of traces of heavy metals in cosmetic finished products using ICP/MS technique (ISO 21392:2021)
Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Measurement of traces of heavy metals in cosmetic finished products using ICP/MS technique (ISO 21392:2021)
This document provides a method for quantification of trace levels of heavy metals in cosmetic products.
This document refers only to chromium, cobalt, nickel, arsenic, cadmium, antimony and lead. The
methodology can apply to other elements, however, it is the responsibility of the analyst to demonstrate
that it fits that purpose.
Kosmetische Mittel - Untersuchungsverfahren - Messung von Spuren von Schwermetallen in fertigen kosmetischen Mitteln mittels ICP-MS (ISO 21392:2021)
In diesem Dokument wird ein Verfahren zur Quantifizierung von Spurenanteilen von Schwermetallen in kosmetischen Mitteln bereitgestellt.
Dieses Dokument bezieht sich nur auf Chrom, Cobalt, Nickel, Arsen, Cadmium, Antimon und Blei. Das Verfahren kann auf andere Elemente angewendet werden, es liegt jedoch in der Verantwortung des Analytikers nachzuweisen, dass es für diesen Zweck geeignet ist.
Cosmétiques - Méthodes d’analyse - Mesurage des éléments traces métalliques par ICP-MS dans les produits cosmétiques finis (ISO 21392:2021)
Le présent document fournit une méthode de quantification des teneurs en éléments traces métalliques dans les produits cosmétiques.
Le présent document ne traite que du chrome, du cobalt, du nickel, de l’arsenic, du cadmium, de l’antimoine et du plomb. La méthode peut s’appliquer à d’autres éléments, cependant, il incombe à l’analyste de démontrer qu’elle est adaptée aux fins recherchées.
Kozmetika - Analizne metode - Določevanje težkih kovin v sledovih v končnih kozmetičnih izdelkih z masno spektrometrijo z induktivno sklopljeno plazmo (ICP/MS) (ISO 21392:2021)
Ta dokument podaja metodo za količinsko opredelitev težkih kovin v sledovih v kozmetičnih izdelkih.
Navezuje se samo na krom, kobalt, nikelj, arzen, kadmij, antimon in svinec. Metodologijo je mogoče uporabiti tudi za druge elemente, vendar mora analitik dokazati,
da ustreza temu namenu.
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SIST EN ISO 21392:2022
01-januar-2022
Kozmetika - Analizne metode - Določevanje težkih kovin v sledovih v končnih
kozmetičnih izdelkih z masno spektrometrijo z induktivno sklopljeno plazmo
(ICP/MS) (ISO 21392:2021)
Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Measurement of traces of heavy metals in cosmetic
finished products using ICP/MS technique (ISO 21392:2021)Kosmetische Mittel - Untersuchungsverfahren - Messung von Spuren von
Schwermetallen in fertigen kosmetischen Mitteln mittels ICP-MS (ISO 21392:2021)
Cosmétiques - Méthodes d’analyse - Mesurage des éléments traces métalliques par
ICP-MS dans les produits cosmétiques finis (ISO 21392:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21392:2021
ICS:
71.100.70 Kozmetika. Toaletni Cosmetics. Toiletries
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SIST EN ISO 21392:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN ISO 21392
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 71.100.70
English Version
Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Measurement of traces of
heavy metals in cosmetic finished products using ICP/MS
technique (ISO 21392:2021)
Cosmétiques - Méthodes d'analyse - Mesurage des Kosmetische Mittel - Untersuchungsverfahren -
éléments traces métalliques par ICP-MS dans les Messung von Spuren von Schwermetallen in fertigen
produits cosmétiques finis (ISO 21392:2021) kosmetischen Mitteln mittels ICP-MS (ISO
21392:2021)This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 August 2021.
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European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 21392:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 217
"Cosmetics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 392 “Cosmetics” the secretariat of
which is held by AFNOR.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2022, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by March 2022.Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 21392:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21392:2021 without any modification.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21392
First edition
2021-08
Cosmetics — Analytical methods
— Measurement of traces of heavy
metals in cosmetic finished products
using ICP/MS technique
Cosmétiques — Méthodes d’analyse — Mesurage des éléments traces
métalliques par ICP-MS dans les produits cosmétiques finis
Reference number
ISO 21392:2021(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
5 Reagents ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
6 Apparatus and equipment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
7 Preparation of standards solutions .................................................................................................................................................. 3
7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
7.2 Diluted nitric acid ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
7.3 Diluting solution .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.4 Internal standard solutions.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.4.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.4.2 Rhodium standard solution, 1 mg/l ................................................................................................................ 4
7.4.3 Lutetium standard solution, 1 mg/l ................................................................................................................ 4
7.5 Standard solutions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.5.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7.5.2 High concentration mixed standard solution, 10 mg/l ................................................................... 5
7.5.3 Low concentration mixed standard solution, 0,1 mg/l .................................................................. 5
7.6 Calibration blank solution ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
7.7 Calibration solutions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
8 Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.1 Preparation of samples .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.2 Pressure assisted digestion .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
8.2.2 Preparation of sample by digestion — General case ........................................................................ 6
8.2.3 Preparation of sample by digestion — Specific cases ...................................................................... 7
8.2.4 Microwave digestion procedure ......................................................................................................................... 7
8.2.5 Preparation of measurement solutions ....................................................................................................... 8
8.3 Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry ....................................................................................................... 8
8.3.1 ICP-MS operating conditions ................................................................................................................................. 8
8.3.2 Quantification of the analytes by ICP-MS .................................................................................................... 8
8.4 Quality control of the analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 9
8.4.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
8.4.2 During digestion ............................................................................................................................................................10
8.4.3 During analysis ...............................................................................................................................................................11
8.4.4 Example of ICP-MS sequence .............................................................................................................................11
9 Calculation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................12
10 Method performance ....................................................................................................................................................................................12
11 Test report ................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Annex A (informative) Performance of the method determined by the accuracy profile
methodology ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Annex B (informative) Evaluation of the method via ISO 5725 statistical approach ......................................22
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
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Foreword
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Introduction
This document specifies an analytical procedure for the determination of trace levels of heavy metals
(e.g. chromium, cobalt, nickel, arsenic, cadmium, antimony and lead) in finished cosmetic products by
inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after pressure digestion of the sample. This
[9][10][11] [9][10]type of analytical procedure is widely described in other areas such as environment , food
[11] [12][13][14][15]and pharmaceutical industry . While it maximizes the detection of trace levels present
in cosmetic products, it does not provide any methodology to directly evaluate systemic exposure of
the consumers.© ISO 2021 – All rights reserved v
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Cosmetics — Analytical methods — Measurement of traces
of heavy metals in cosmetic finished products using ICP/
MS technique
1 Scope
This document provides a method for quantification of trace levels of heavy metals in cosmetic products.
This document refers only to chromium, cobalt, nickel, arsenic, cadmium, antimony and lead. The
methodology can apply to other elements, however, it is the responsibility of the analyst to demonstrate
that it fits that purpose.2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
validation range
range from the upper to the lower concentration of samples used for the method evaluation
3.2validated range
range of concentrations between the upper and lower levels that the method performance has been
demonstrated to be compliant with the method requirements4 Principle
Trace levels of heavy metals in cosmetic products are quantified by ICP-MS measurement of the solutions
following digestion of the cosmetic products. Digestion takes place with mineral acids in sealed vessels
heated to 200 °C by microwaves, producing high pressures.In the sample preparation procedure, cosmetic ingredients are digested by using a nitric acid/
hydrochloric acid mixture allowing the trace levels of heavy metal to be solubilized for measurement.
It is possible that some cosmetic inorganic ingredients, such as silica or titanium dioxide, are not
completely digested under the conditions of this document and that heavy metal confined in such
ingredients are not fully extracted. However, the level of heavy metal trapped in these inorganic
materials is not considered to significantly contribute to the exposure level of consumers to these
heavy metals. The use of ICP-MS ensures reliable measurement of trace levels of heavy metals due to its
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In order to obtain comparable results, it is absolutely mandatory to follow all the conditions linked to
the digestion of the samples.5 Reagents
Care shall be taken to assure that the analyte background in the reagents and the water used is
negligible and will not interfere analysis. Unless specified otherwise, solutions are understood to be
aqueous solutions.-1 [16]
5.1 Water, conforming to Grade 1 of ISO 3696 (conductivity below 0,1 µS.cm at 25 °C ).
5.2 Nitric acid, minimum mass fraction w = 60 %, density = 1,38 g/ml, suitable for ICP-MS analysis.
5.3 Hydrochloric acid, minimum w = 30 %, density = 1,15 g/ml, suitable for ICP-MS analysis.
5.4 Internal standard stock solutionsFor storage and stability conditions of the internal standard stock solutions, follow the specifications
of the suppliers. The internal standard solution should contain a certified, or traceable to a certified
reference material (CRM) content.5.4.1 Rhodium stock solution, 1 000 mg/l.
5.4.2 Lutetium stock solution, 1 000 mg/l.
5.5 Analytes stock solutions [chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), arsenic (As), cadmium
(Cd), antimony (Sb) and lead (Pb)] 1 000 mg/l for each element.Commercially available single element or mixed stock solutions with a known certified, or traceable
to a CRM content can be used. The used stock solutions shall not contain other elements that could
interfere with the analytes to be quantified.5.6 ICP-MS tune solution, containing, for example, Ce, Co, Li, Mg, Tl and Y (1 µg/l) according to
instrument manufacturer’s recommendations.6 Apparatus and equipment
All apparatus and equipment that come into direct contact with sample or solutions shall be pre-cleaned
with diluted nitric acid (see 7.2) and rinsed with ultrapure water (5.1) to ensure the lowest analyte
background. To prevent contamination and adsorption, do not use lab materials made with borosilicate
glass.6.1 Digestion vessels
6.1.1 General case
Use commercially available, safety-tested pressure vessels and inserts made of acid-resistant, low-
contamination materials. The assembled vessels shall be able to safely withstand temperatures up to at
least 200 °C and pressures up to at least 40 bar.It is recommended to keep digestion vessel used only for cosmetic analysis purposes to minimize
cross contamination. In addition, the digestion vessels shall always be thoroughly washed after each
use. After digesting highly loaded samples, it is recommended to perform a blank digestion with same
conditions reported in this document to clean vessels before digesting subsequent samples.
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6.1.2 Special care for quantification of antimony
Antimony has been reported to be prone to adsorb on the inner surface of walls of vessels and adsorption
is empirically known to happen more frequently when using vessels with extensive period of usage.
Use only digestion vessels with minimal surface roughness to prevent antimony adhesion to the vessel
[7],[16]surface . Thorough examination of the vessels shall be performed before their use to control for
any scratch or damage or any deposit. If there is any doubt on the integrity of vessels inner surface,
consider replacing with brand new digestion vessels.This issue has been reported to more often happen when polytetrafluoroethylene digestion vessels
are used because they can be easily damaged. Quartz containers are recommended because they are
usually more resistant to attrition. Damage is also more easily visible because of their transparency.
However, polytetrafluoroethylene vessels without any scratch or damage on its inner surface or any
deposit are appropriate.In case of doubt on the possible adsorption of antimony on vessels’ walls (e.g. if significant deviations
from the target value are observed), a control test is described in 8.4.2.6.2 Microwave-assisted digestion instruments.
Microwave-heated systems shall be equipped with a temperature measurement unit, which
simultaneously regulates the power control of the microwave. Calibrate the temperature sensor before
use of at least once a year.6.3 Membrane filter, 0,45 µm pore size.
The membrane filter used shall be suitable for inorganic traces analysis. It shall be inert with regard
to the acid concentration of the measurement solution and shall not bring any contamination into
the measurement solution or adsorption of the analytes. Several types of membrane material are
commercially available [polytetrafluoroethylen (PTFE), polypropylene (PP), etc.] and their fit for
purpose shall be verified by means of appropriate measurements [blanks, quality control (QC) samples,
etc.].6.4 ICP-MS
Mass spectrometer with inductively coupled argon plasma is composed of a sample introduction and an
atomisation system, as well as an instrument control and evaluation unit. To prevent interferences with
the masses of the heavy metals chromium, nickel, cobalt, arsenic and cadmium, use a mass spectrometer
that is capable of compensating or minimizing such interferences (e.g. collision and/or reaction cell,
resolution above 3 000, alternatively corrective formulae for higher concentrations).
7 Preparation of standards solutions7.1 General
For all the solutions, the terminology "part" in the standard refers to either volume or weight. That
means that standards and samples can be diluted by volume or weight. However, it should be consistent
for both standards and samples.7.2 Diluted nitric acid
Produced by mixing nitric acid (5.2) with pure water (5.1) at a ratio of approximately 1 + 9 parts
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7.3 Diluting solution
The diluting solution shall have the same acid composition (total content and acid ratio) as the analytical
solution (the diluted digest solution). This solution should contain:— 2,5 parts of nitric acid (5.2);
— 0,5 part of hydrochloric acid (5.3);
— 97 parts of water (5.1).
7.4 Internal standard solutions
7.4.1 General
The internal standards (IS) selected should cover all the mass range of the considered analytes and
have similar ionisation energy to the heavy metal for which it is used for correction purposes. It shall
also be checked that the native concentration of the internal standards to be analysed is negligible and
that they are not interfered by sample constituents.Rhodium and lutetium have proven to be suitable as internal standards. Samples should be checked for
negligible native concentrations and that the sample constituents do not interfere with it.
Rhodium is suitable for the determination of chromium, cobalt, nickel, arsenic, cadmium and antimony,
whereas lutetium is suitable for the determination of lead. Alternatively, other elements may be used
(for example indium or iridium). Scandium, however, is not suitable as IS due to calcium interferences.
An IS with a mass (m/z) below 100 is not recommended because it may suffer from interferences from
matrix components.Internal standard solutions may be added in each sample and calibration solution at the same
concentration or may be added through an online Y-fitting to a pump tube.The concentration of the internal standard solutions shall be included in the range 1 mg/l to 2 mg/l. In
7.4.2 and 7.4.3, a concentration of 1 mg/l has been used for all the calculations.
7.4.2 Rhodium standard solution, 1 mg/lDilute the rhodium stock solution (5.4.1) 1 + 999 with diluting solution (see 7.3). This internal standard
solution is stable at room temperature for 6 months.Indium or iridium may also be used as internal standards.
7.4.3 Lutetium standard solution, 1 mg/l
Dilute the Lutetium stock solution (5.4.2) 1 + 999 with diluting solution (see 7.3). This internal standard
solution is stable at room temperature for 6 months.Indium or iridium may also be used as internal standards.
7.5 Standard solutions
7.5.1 General
The concentrations of these standard solutions are examples and should be adjusted to the specific
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7.5.2 High concentration mixed standard solution, 10 mg/l
Dilute 100 times the analytes stock solution(s) (5.5) by adding:
— in the case of single analyte stock solutions, 1 part of each of these 7 solutions to 93 parts of the
diluting solution (see 7.3);— in the case of mixed stock solution, add 1 part of this solution to 99 parts of the diluting solution (see
7.3).This high standard
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Kozmetika - Analizne metode - Določevanje sledov težkih kovin v končnih
kozmetičnih izdelkih z masno spektrometrijo z induktivno sklopljeno plazmo
(ICP/MS) (ISO/DIS 21392:2020)
Cosmetics - Analytical Methods - Measurement of traces of heavy metals in cosmetic
finished products using ICP/MS technique (ISO/DIS 21392:2020)Kosmetische Mittel - Untersuchungsverfahren - Messung von Spuren von
Schwermetallen in fertigen kosmetischen Mitteln mittels ICP-MS (ISO/DIS 21392:2020)
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ICS:
71.100.70 Kozmetika. Toaletni Cosmetics. Toiletries
pripomočki
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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Contents Page
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
4 Reagents ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
5 Apparatus and equipment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5.1 Digestion vessels ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5.2 Microwave-assisted digestion instruments ................................................................................................................... 2
5.3 Membrane filter, 0,45 µm pore size ....................................................................................................................................... 2
5.4 ICP-MS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
6 Preparation of standards solutions .................................................................................................................................................. 3
6.1 Diluted nitric acid, produced by mixing nitric acid (4.2) with pure water (4.1) at a
ratio of approximately 1+9 parts respectively. ............................................................................................................ 3
6.2 Diluting solution .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
6.3 Internal Standard solutions. ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
6.3.1 Rhodium(*) standard solution, 1 mg/l ......................................................................................................... 3
6.3.2 Lutetium(*) standard solution, 1 mg/l ......................................................................................................... 3
6.4 Standard solutions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.4.1 High concentration mixed standard solution, 10 mg/l ................................................................... 4
6.4.2 Low concentration mixed standard solution, 0.1 mg/l .................................................................. 4
6.5 Calibration blank solution ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
6.6 Calibration solutions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7 Procedure..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.2 Preparation of samples .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.3 Pressure assisted digestion .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.3.1 Preparation of Sample by Digestion – General case .......................................................................... 5
7.3.2 Preparation of Sample by Digestion – Specific cases ........................................................................ 6
7.3.3 Microwave digestion procedure ......................................................................................................................... 6
7.3.4 Preparation of measurement solutions ....................................................................................................... 6
7.4 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry ...................................................................................................... 7
7.4.1 ICP-MS operating conditions ................................................................................................................................. 7
7.4.2 Quantification of the analytes by ICP-MS .................................................................................................... 7
7.5 Quality control of the analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.5.1 During the digestion ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.5.2 During the analysis ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
7.5.3 Example of ICP-MS sequence ................................................................................................................................ 9
8 Calculation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
9 Method performance ....................................................................................................................................................................................10
Annex A Performance of the method determined by the accuracy profile methodology ........................12
Annex B (Informative) Information on the Evaluation of the method via ISO 5725 statistical
approach (*) ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
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Introduction
This standard specifies an analytical procedure for determination of trace elements (Chromium,
Cobalt, Nickel, Arsenic, Cadmium, Antimony and Lead) in finished cosmetics products by Inductively
Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) after pressure digestion of the sample. This type of
[1][2][3] [1][2][3]analytical procedure is widely described in other areas such as environment, food and
[7][8][9][10]pharmaceutical industry .
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 21392:2020(E)
Cosmetics — Analytical methods — Measurement of traces
of heavy metals in cosmetic finished products using ICP/
MS technique
1 Scope
The aim of this standard is to provide a method of quantification of heavy metal trace elements in
cosmetic products that consumers might be exposed to in their usage. In the sample preparation
procedure, nitric acid/hydrochloric acid mixture is used and most of the cosmetic ingredients are
digested allowing heavy metal trace elements to be solubilized for measurement. Some cosmetic
inorganic ingredients such as silica or titanium dioxide might not be completely digested under the
conditions of this standard and heavy metal trace elements confined in such ingredients might not
be fully extracted. However, the heavy metal trace elements trapped in these inorganic materials
are considered less relevant for the evaluation of the exposure level of consumers to unwanted trace
elements. The use of ICP-MS ensures reliable measurement of trace elements due to its proven high
sensitivity and selectivity.This analytical methodology can be applied to many other elements but this standard refers only to
the above listed trace elements and it is to the responsibility of the analyst to prove that it fits for
that purpose. In order to obtain comparable results, it is absolutely mandatory to comply with all the
conditions linked to the digestion of the samples.2 Normative references
There is no normative reference in this document.
3 Principle
Trace elements in cosmetic products are quantified by ICP-MS measurement of the solutions resulting
from digestion of the cosmetic products. Digestion takes place with mineral acids in sealed vessels
heated to 200ºC by microwaves, producing high pressures.4 Reagents
The reagents and the water used shall be free of the elements to be determined to such an extent
that the results are not impaired. Unless specified otherwise, solutions are understood to be aqueous
solutions.4.1 Ultrapure water, conductivity below 0,1µS/cm-1 at 25°C according to Type 1 water specifications
[11]defined in ISO 3696 standard
4.2 Nitric acid, minimum w = 60%, density = 1,38 g/ml
4.3 Hydrochloric acid, minimum w = 30 %, density = 1,15 g/ml
4.4 Internal standard stock solutions
For storage and stability conditions of the internal standard stock solutions, follow the specifications of
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4.4.1 Rhodium stock solution, 1 000 mg/l
4.4.2 Lutetium stock solution, 1 000 mg/l
4.5 Analytes stock solutions (Chromium, Cobalt, Nickel, Arsenic, Cadmium, Antimony and Lead),
1 000 mg/l for each elementCommercially available single element or mixed stock solutions can be used. For this 2 cases, the used
stock solutions shall not contain other elements that could interfere with the analytes to be quantified.
4.6 Commercially available ICP-MS Tune solution, containing e.g. Ce, Co, Li, Mg, Tl and Y (1 µg/l)
according to instrument manufacturer’s recommendations.5 Apparatus and equipment
All apparatus and equipment that come into direct contact with sample or solutions shall be pre-cleaned
with dilute nitric acid (6.1) and rinsed with ultrapure water (4.1) to ensure the lowest analyte background.
To prevent contamination and adsorption, do not use lab materials made with borosilicate glass.
5.1 Digestion vesselsUse commercially available, safety-tested pressure vessels and inserts made of acid-resistant, low-
contamination materials. The assembled vessels shall be able to safely withstand temperatures up to at
least 200°C and pressures up to at least 40 bar.For determination of antimony, use only digestion containers with minimal surface roughness to
(6)[12],prevent its adhesion to the container surface . Quartz containers are recommended because
they are usually more resistant to attrition. However, Teflon vessels without any scratch or damage on
their inner surface or any deposits are appropriate. Scratched or etched containers should not be used.
If there is any question regarding possible adsorption of antimony on vessels’ walls, test for surface
adsorption as described in section 7.3.3.NOTE Dedicated digestion vessels are recommended for the digestion of cosmetic samples, which may have
high levels of elements to be determined. To avoid memory effects, perform a blank digestion to clean vessels
after digesting highly loaded samples, before digesting subsequent samples.5.2 Microwave-assisted digestion instruments
Microwave-heated systems shall be equipped with a temperature measurement unit, which
simultaneously regulates the power control of the microwave. Reliable temperature measurement is
obtained e.g. through measurement sensors inserted into the pressure vessel. Only use microwave-
assisted digestion instruments equipped with temperature sensors and calibrate the temperature
sensor before use.5.3 Membrane filter, 0,45 µm pore size
The membrane filter used shall be inert with regard to the acid concentration of the measurement
solution and shall not bring any contamination into the measurement solution or adsorption of the
analytes. Several types of membrane material are commercially available (PTFE, PP…) and their fit for
purpose must be verified by means of appropriate measurements (blanks, QC samples…).
5.4 ICP-MSMass spectrometer with inductively coupled argon plasma is composed of a sample introduction and
an atomisation system, as well as an instrument control and evaluation unit. To prevent interferences
with the masses of the elements of chromium, nickel, arsenic and cadmium, use of a mass spectrometer
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that is capable of compensating or minimising such interferences (e.g. collision and/or reaction cell,
resolution above 3000, alternatively corrective equations for higher concentrations).
6 Preparation of standards solutionsFor all the solutions, the terminology “part” in the standard refers to either volume or weight. That
means that standards and samples can be diluted by volume or weight. However, it should be consistent
for both standards and samples.6.1 Diluted nitric acid, produced by mixing nitric acid (4.2) with pure water (4.1) at a ratio
of approximately 1+9 parts respectively.6.2 Diluting solution
The composition of the diluting solution must have the same acid composition (total content and acid
ratio) as the Analytical Solution (the diluted digest solution). This solution should contain:
— 2,5 part of nitric acid (4.2),— 0,5 part of hydrochloric acid (4.3),
— 97 parts of water (4.1)
6.3 Internal Standard solutions.
The internal standards (IS) selected should cover all the mass range of the considered analytes and
have similar ionisation energy to the trace element for which it is used for correction purposes. It shall
also be checked that the native concentration of the internal standards in the sample to be analysed is
negligible and that they are not interfered by sample constituents.“Rhodium and Lutetium have proved to be well suited as internal standards (IS). Samples should be
checked for negligible native concentrations of the IS and that the IS are not interfered with by sample
constituents.Rhodium is suitable for determination of Chromium, Cobalt, Nickel, Arsenic, Cadmium and Antimony,
whereas Lutetium is suitable for determination of Lead. Alternatively, other elements may be used (for
example Indium or Iridium). Scandium, however, is not suitable as an IS due to Calcium interferences.
An IS with a mass (m/z) below 100 is not recommended because it may suffer from interferences from
matrix components.NOTES : - Internal standard solutions may be added in each sample and calibration solution at the same
concentration or may be added through an on line Y-fitting to a pump tube.- the concentration of the internal standard solutions must be included in the range 1 to 2 mg/l. In the following
sections, a concentration of 1 mg/l has been used for all the calculations.6.3.1 Rhodium(*) standard solution, 1 mg/l
Dilute the Rhodium stock solution (4.4.1) 1 + 999 with diluting solution (6.2). This internal standard
solution is stable at room temperature for 6 months.6.3.2 Lutetium(*) standard solution, 1 mg/l
Dilute the Lutetium stock solution (4.4.2) 1 + 999 with diluting solution (6.2). This internal standard
solution is stable at room temperature for 6 months.(*) NOTE : Indium or Iridium may also be used as internal standards
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6.4 Standard solutions
The concentrations of these standard solutions are examples and shall be adjusted to the specific
conditions in the laboratories.6.4.1 High concentration mixed standard solution, 10 mg/l
Dilute 100 times the analyte stock solution(s) (3.5) by adding:
— in the case of single analyte stock solutions, 1 part of each of these 7 solutions to 93 parts of the
diluting solution (6.2)— in the case of mixed stock solution, add 1 part of this solution to 99 parts of the diluting solution (6.2).
This high standard solution is stable at room temperature for 6 months.6.4.2 Low concentration mixed standard solution, 0.1 mg/l
Dilute 100 times the high concentration standard solution (5.4.1) by adding 1 part of this solution to
99 parts of the diluting solution (6.2). This low standard solution is stable at room temperature for
3 months.6.5 Calibration blank solution
The calibration blank solution corresponds to the matrix solution without any analyte of interest.
Generally, it corresponds to the diluting solution with the suitable concentration of the appropriate
internal standards if not added via a Y-fitting during the measurement.6.6 Calibration solutions
Mixed calibration solutions are prepared by diluting the low concentration mixed standard solution
(6.4.2) with the diluting solution (6.2) to levels in the linear range of the instrument and within the
targeted concentration range. Include a suitable concentration of the appropriate internal standards,
or add on line the internal standards by means of pumping into the sample flow through a Y-fitting.
At least 3 calibration solutions with various concentrations should be prepared. These calibration
solutions must be prepared daily.Examples of preparation procedure of calibration solutions are detailed in Table 1a (with addition of
the internal standards in all the calibration solutions) and Table 1b (with on line addition of the internal
standards via an Y-fitting).Table 1a — Example of calibration solutions of the ICP-MS – addition of the internal standards
in every calibration solutionCalibration solution Part of low Part of Rhodi- Part of Luteti- Part of the Analyte conc.
conc. mixed um standard um standard diluting solu- in the calibra-standard solution solution tion tion solution
solution
(6.3.1) (6.3.2) (6.2) (µg/l)
(6.4.2)
5.5.0 Calibration blank 0 2 2 496 0
5.5.1 Calibration solution 1 2,5 2 2 493,5 0,5
5.5.2 Calibration solution 2 5 2 2 491 1
5.5.3 Calibration solution 3 10 2 2 486 2
5.5.4 Calibration solution 4 25 2 2 471 5
5.5.5 Calibration solution 5 50 2 2 446 10
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Table 1b — Example of calibration solutions of the ICP-MS – online addition of the internal
standards via an Y-fittingPart of low Part of the di-
Analyte conc.
conc. mixed luting solution
in the calibra-
standard
Calibration solution
(6.2) tion solution
solution
(µg/l)
(6.4.2)
5.5.0 Calibration blank 0 500 0
5.5.1 Calibration solution 1 2,5 497,5 0,5
5.5.2 Calibration solution 2 5 495 1
5.5.3 Calibration solution 3 10 490 2
5.5.4 Calibration solution 4 25 475 5
5.5.5 Calibration solution 5 50 450 10
7 Procedure
7.1 General
WARNING — The use of this standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and
equipment. This standard does not address all the safety problems associated with its use. It
is the responsibility of the user of this standard to take appropriate measures for ensuring the
safety and health of the personnel prior to application of the standard and to fulfil statutory
requirements for this purpose.7.2 Preparation of samples
Homogenize the samples by means of suitable devices. After homogenization thoroughly clean the
devices in order to rule out contamination of the subsequent sample. The sample preparation step shall
ensure a homogeneous starting material for a weighed sample quantity.7.3 Pressure assisted digestion
WARNING 1 Depending on the degree or reactivity of the sample, it may be required to weigh in lower
quantities than specified in Section 7.3.1 in order to prevent extreme reactions or explosions. It shall be taken
into account that digestion of samples with high carbon contents (e.g. carbohydrates, fats, oils, waxes) may cause
explosions. Alcohols or solvents in combination with concentrated nitric acid may cause delayed severe reactions
already at room temperature.Therefore it is highly recommended to gently evaporate all volatile components
before adding the acid (Section 7.3.2).WARNING 2 Samples that are not covered by acid can cause local overheating of the digestion vessel and thus
lead to local melting and subsequent bursting of the digestion container. Prior to digestion, ensure that the entire
sample is fully covered by the acid mixture.Temperature and pressure into the vessels must be carefully controlled to ensure a proper digestion
(section 5.2.). To avoid differences in temperature and pressure among vessels, one should only digest
samples with similar composition in the same microwave-assisted digestion batch.7.3.1 Preparation of Sample by Digestion – General case
Precisely weigh ca. 200 mg of sample into a digestion container.
Add 1 ml of water (4.1) and thoroughly mix with a shaking device until the sample is completely
suspended in the water.Add 5 ml nitric acid (4.2) to the mixture and mix again. The sample should be completely covered
with the solution. Allow the mixture to rest in a closed digestion vessel to ensure that the preliminary
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reaction takes place. Depending on the reactive behavior of the sample the duration of the preliminary
reaction can require resting periods of 30 minutes up to overnight.Add then 1 ml of hydrochloric acid (4.3) and briefly mix. After addition of the hydrochloric acid, the
pressure vessel shall be closed and sealed immediately to make sure that the formed chlorine gas is
available for the reaction and does not evaporate.7.3.2 Preparation of Sample by Digestion – Specific cases
• For highly water-based cosmetic products, such as lotion, milky lotion, cleanser, micellar water, a
sample mass could reach 400 mg. In this case no addition of water is required before addition of
acids (7.3.1).• For all the other specific cases, sample mass can be adapted but the ratio between sample mass and
acid volumes (7.3.1) shall not be changed.In case of high volatile content products, it is highly recommended for safety reason to completely
remove volatile portions through a caref...
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