Safety evaluation of preservatives

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 19, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 281-290

  Rodford, R ^a  

^a UNILEVER RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Hazard assessment; In vitro techniques; Preservatives; Quantitative structure activity relationships (QSAR); Risk assessment

Indexed keywords

PRESERVATIVE;

ARTICLE; BACTERIUM CONTAMINATION; PRESERVATION; QUANTITATIVE STRUCTURE ACTIVITY RELATION; RISK ASSESSMENT; SHELF LIFE; TOXICITY TESTING;

EID: 0030663435     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-2494.1997.171724.x     Document Type: Article

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