Sulisobenzone (benzophenone-4) is an ingredient in some sunscreens which protects the skin from damage by UVB and UVA ultraviolet light.[2][3]

Its sodium salt, sulisobenzone sodium, is also referred to as benzophenone-5.

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 8963.
  2. ^ Nohynek GJ, Schaefer H (June 2001). "Benefit and risk of organic ultraviolet filters". Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol. 33 (3): 285–99. doi:10.1006/rtph.2001.1476. PMID 11407932.
  3. ^ Skin cancer foundation: Understanding UVA and UVB


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