In this research paper, a simple and economic ionic liquid-based liquid-liquid microextraction (IL-DLLME) procedure was developed to ensure efficient rapid separation preconcentration of erythrosine from cosmetic food samples. Important parameters such as IL volume, temperature, acetone ultrasonic time pH that may affect the IL-DLLME have been optimized by central composite design (CCD) based o...

Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) is a process that uses photosensitizing substances to produce reactive oxygen species. This achieved by exposing photosensitizers specific wavelengths of light and causing oxidative damage in cells. sterilization technique commonly utilized has been extensively investigated owing its environmentally friendly inert characteristics. In this study, erythrosine was s...

Background: There is unprecedented increase in the processing and packaging of many plant materials into food supplements, herbal medicine, skincare and cosmetic products for human needs. Baphia nitida is used for topical skincare products. Toluene, a toxic aromatic solvent, is increasingly being used in the production of these skincare and cosmetic products in many industries. This study ass...

There are very few studies evaluating the exposure of general population to food colours. This study aimed estimate Theoretical Maximum Daily Intake (TMDI) by Brazilian four rather seldom-used synthetic colours: Azorubine, Erythrosine, Indigotine, and Ponceau 4R. The was conducted using data from two most recent National Household Budget Surveys (carried out in 2008/2009 2017/2018). covered cou...

Natural dye extracted from aerial parts of Barleria prionitis and different kinds of textile fabrics dyed with the natural dye were investigated for their antifungal activity. Antifungal activity of natural dye and dyed fabrics was assessed against standard strains of five fungi namely Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, A. parasiticus, Fusarium moniliforme and Penicillium canescens using agar-we...

Dental plaque removal is an important issue in health promotion. Toothbrushing is one of the main methods employed for such purpose, since it can prevent dental caries by means of the fluoride present in the dentifrice. Dentifrices might contain plaque disclosing agents and thus allow dental plaque observation. The aim of this study was to assess whether utilization of a plaque disclosing agent...

When uninjured cells of Valonia are placed in methylene blue dissolved in sea water it is found, after 1 to 3 hours, that at pH 5.5 practically no dye penetrates, while at pH 9.5 more enters the vacuole. As the cells become injured more dye enters at pH 5.5, as well as at pH 9.5. No dye in reduced form is found in the sap of uninjured cells exposed from 1 to 3 hours to methylene blue in sea wat...