Heavy Metal Deposits in Toilet Tissues Sold in Markets within Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State.

Okeke O. R.; Aniobi C. C.

doi:10.52589/AJAFS-GTJQVEWX

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Heavy Metal Deposits in Toilet Tissues Sold in Markets within Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State.

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African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science

Vol. 7Issue 42024pp. 382–388Published 12 February 2024

DOI 10.52589/AJAFS-GTJQVEWX

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Abstract:

Studies were carried out to assess the deposits of selected heavy metals ( Pb and Cd ) in toilet tissues sold in markets within Enugu metropolis , Enugu State using standard analytical procedures and instrumentation. The samples underwent digestion and , were subsequently analyzed for heavy metals using atomic absorption spectrophotometer, Toilet tissue samples A , B , C and D had mean Pb values of 0.121±0.071 , 0.258±0.040 . 0.205±0.076 and 0.302±0.014 µg/g respectively. The mean Cd levels in the toilet tissue samples A , B , C and D were 0.062±0.022 . 0.037±0.008 , 0.097±0.005 and 0.012±0.002µg/g respectively. The mean values of the investigated heavy metals were statistically significant in the studied toilet tissue samples. The toilet tissue samples, whether of high quality or low quality , poorly packaged or well packaged , had mean values of the studied metals within the recommended threshold limits.

Keywords:Heavy metals Toilet tissues and Heavy metal contamination.

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