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Analysis of metallic contamination and toxicity exposure by different branded cigarettes in India
S.S. Ray,
Published in Sphinx Knowledge House
2015
Volume: 7
   
Issue: 5
Pages: 2474 - 2477
Abstract
The project will study and analyse the metallic contamination found in few branded cigarettes in India. Simultaneously toxicity exposure will also be determined which may create serious health hazards. The metals selected for analysis are lead(Pb), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) and mercury (Hg) which are highly toxic as well as carcinogenic in nature. The toxic metal concentration in different branded cigarettes ranges from Cd (0.045 ppm- 0.065 ppm), Pb (0.95 ppm – 1.25 ppm), Hg (2.5 ppm – 7.0 ppm), Cr (1.90 ppm – 2.50 ppm), Ni (0.29 ppm – 0.51 ppm). The concentration of above mentioned toxic metals are found to be slightly higher than the permissible limit proposed by Indian Journal of Pharmacology (IJP). This toxicity may cause various types of neurological disorders, nervous system damage and cancer. Therefore in conclusion part some sort of toxicological management and preventive measures will be emphasised for the betterment of environment point of view. Therefore different standard methodologies and instrumentations will be used to analyse the toxic metals found in cigarettes. © 2015, Sphinx Knowledge House. All rights reserved.
About the journal
JournalInternational Journal of ChemTech Research
PublisherSphinx Knowledge House
ISSN09744290