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Description :
Benzophenone-4 is a chemical UV filter used in cosmetics and personal care products as a sunscreen and to extend product shelf life.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products.
Health Impacts: Benzophenone-4 absorbs UV radiation. It enters the skin and is absorbed into the bloodstream at high concentrations. Exposure to this UV filter can lead to various endocrine-disrupting effects. Benzophenone-4 can cause skin irritation, which may cause allergic skin reactions. Benzophenone-4 can cause serious eye damage and respiratory irritation.
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PubChem: Sulisobenzone (Accessed October 2024)
Wang et al. (2016)