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Hand Lotion Analysis

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Students prepare a sample of a commercial hand lotion for analysis by HPLC to determine the percent composition of two common cosmetic preservatives, methylparaben and propylparaben. They perform the analysis and the data is evaluated to determine the significance and consequences of using syringe filters as a final sample purification step.

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Higher Ed
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Science
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