International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 2319-1414 10 1 2021 01 22 Assessment of toothpaste from local and imported origins for its heavy metals and minerals composition 74 80 EN Tripti Kumari 1 Laboratory of Environment and Biotechnology, Department of Botany, Patna Science College, Patna University, Patna 800005, India . Shardendu 2 Laboratory of Environment and Biotechnology, Department of Botany, Patna Science College, Patna University, Patna 800005, India Aguilar Mark Gabriel Wagan 1 ABE International Business College-Quezon City, Philippines Acharya Bishwa B. 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, IOE Pulchowk Campus, TU, Nepal Shrestha Yugal K. 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, IOE Pulchowk Campus, TU, Nepal Dhakal Sandeep 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, IOE Pulchowk Campus, TU, Nepal Joshi Usha 4 Department of Physics, Patan Multiple Campus, TU, Nepal Poudyal Khem N. 5 Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, IOE Pulchowk Campus, TU, Nepal Topale Sanket 1 Department of Environmental Engineering, K.I.T.s College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kolhapur, India Ingavale Bharat 2 Department of Environmental Engineering, K.I.T.s College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kolhapur, India Radha K.V. 1 Bioproducts Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C.Tech., Anna University, Chennai 600025, India Gopalakrishnan V. 2 Bioproducts Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C.Tech., Anna University, Chennai 600025, India Vijayalakshmi B. 3 Bioproducts Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C.Tech., Anna University, Chennai 600025, India Kowenje Chrispin O. 1 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya Onyango David M. 2 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya Okwiri Luciana 3 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya Shikuku Victor O. 4 Kaimosi Friends University College, P.O.Box 385-50309, Kaimosi, Kenya Sifuna Anthony 5 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya Omondi Erick 6 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya Barasa David 7 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya Oduor Andrew 8 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya Lungayia Henry B.O. 9 Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya Owigar Rosemary 10 Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 - 40105, Maseno, Kenya Otuya Petronila 11 St. Pauls University, P.O. Box Private Bag 00217, Limuru, Kenya Dhananjay Pande Shruti 1 Department of Environmental Science, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India Tejal Vedanti 2 Department of Environmental Science, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India Vilas Mane Ashish 3 Department of Environmental Science, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India Ashwini Supekar 4 Department of Geology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India Clotilde Guidi Tognon 1 Laboratory of Processes and Technological Innovations, National Institute of Industrial Technology (INSTI) of Lokossa, Lokossa, Benin Constant Alihonou Agnimoan 2 Laboratory of Processes and Technological Innovations, National Institute of Industrial Technology (INSTI) of Lokossa, Lokossa, Benin Victorin Chegnimonhan K. 3 Laboratory of Processes and Technological Innovations, National Institute of Industrial Technology (INSTI) of Lokossa, Lokossa, Benin and PTAA, CRA Agonkanmey, National Institute for Agricultural Research of Benin, Cotonou, Benin Alain Adomou 4 Laboratory of Processes and Technological Innovations, National Institute of Industrial Technology (INSTI) of Lokossa, Lokossa, Benin Sabita Nepal 1 Department of Environmental Science, Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Gopal Ghimire Narayan 2 Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal Rajana Maharjan 3 Nepal Naya Aayam Multidisciplinary Instititute, University of Northampton, Jorpati, Kathmandu Nepal Sudarshana Shakya 4 Department of Botany, Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Bhaktapur, Nepal Devi Shakya Bindra 5 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Amrita Tamrakar 6 Department of Botany, Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Raj Shakya Pawan 7 Department of Chemistry, Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Khan Asia 1 Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan Fatima Nazeefa 2 Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan Kabeer Muhammad Shuaib 3 Environmental Consultancies & Options (ECO), Lahore, Pakistan > Research Paper 2020 10 3 2021 01 22 The purpose of this study was to assess the concentration of heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Mn, Ni, Se, Cr, Cu & Fe) and minerals (Na, Ca, P& F) in different regular and herbal toothpaste collected from local markets and pharmacies of Lahore. They were divided into five groups each containing five toothpastes. Samples were digested in fume hood by using the diacid method. Mineral samples (Na, Ca & P) were analyzed by using Multi-channel Flame photometer. While Samples of heavy metals were measured using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Fluoride was determined by spectrophotometer. The result showed that Ca, Zn, Fe, Cr, Ni and Mn was above than permissible limit while K and Pb were within permissible limit. Cu was not detected at all. Fluoride was present within permissible limit in three groups while in remaining groups its concentration was slightly higher than permissible limit. Seand Na was above permissible limit in four group while in imported regular it was within permissible limit. Copyright@ International Science Community Association