Research Article

Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety

Volume: 16 Number: 1 March 1, 2026
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Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety

Abstract

The pandemic period has once again highlighted the importance of hygiene at both individual and societal levels, particularly increasing awareness of hygiene practices in public spaces. During this period, a significant rise was observed in the consumption of chemical hygiene products used to maintain cleanliness. However, the careless and excessive use of these products poses various risks not only to users’ health but also to the environment. Therefore, analyzing the composition of hygiene chemicals emerges as a scientific necessity for both health and environmental safety. In this study, five product groups commonly used during the pandemic liquid chemical soap, olive oil soap, cologne, hand sanitizer, and wet wipes were examined. Ten different brands from each product group were selected, totaling 50 samples. The analyses revealed that the samples differ in terms of content and composition. Moreover, it was observed that the lethal dose (LD) values of the chemical substances in the products were not indicated on the packaging. The findings demonstrate that the correct use of hygiene products plays a critical role in protecting both employee and public health. Additionally, to minimize potential negative impacts on the environment, it is essential for manufacturers to ensure transparency in product composition and for users to be adequately informed. This study, therefore, aims to make a scientific contribution to the evaluation of hygiene products from health and environmental perspectives.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

İnönü Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi

Thanks

İnönü Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Chemical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 1, 2026

Submission Date

May 21, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 1

APA
Önal, Y., Şen, A. K., & Utku, T. (2026). Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, 16(1), 210-220. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1703162
AMA
1.Önal Y, Şen AK, Utku T. Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2026;16(1):210-220. doi:10.21597/jist.1703162
Chicago
Önal, Yunus, Azmi Kaan Şen, and Tuğba Utku. 2026. “Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 16 (1): 210-20. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1703162.
EndNote
Önal Y, Şen AK, Utku T (March 1, 2026) Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 16 1 210–220.
IEEE
[1]Y. Önal, A. K. Şen, and T. Utku, “Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety”, J. Inst. Sci. and Tech., vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 210–220, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.21597/jist.1703162.
ISNAD
Önal, Yunus - Şen, Azmi Kaan - Utku, Tuğba. “Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 16/1 (March 1, 2026): 210-220. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1703162.
JAMA
1.Önal Y, Şen AK, Utku T. Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2026;16:210–220.
MLA
Önal, Yunus, et al. “Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, vol. 16, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 210-2, doi:10.21597/jist.1703162.
Vancouver
1.Yunus Önal, Azmi Kaan Şen, Tuğba Utku. Evaluation of Chemical Contents of Hygiene Materials Used in Daily Life in Terms of Covid and Occupational Health and Safety. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2026 Mar. 1;16(1):210-2. doi:10.21597/jist.1703162