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Keywords: Sunscreen, Oxybenzone, Coppertone, Uvasorb, Escalol

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(also referred to as: Benzophenone-3, Escalol 567, Uvinul M40, Uvasorb Met.) A class of sunscreens which includes oxybenzone, and which provides UVA and UVB protection. Used in CoppertoneÂ® products available in Canada.

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See Sunscreen.

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filters both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation, used in sunscreens

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3 and 4 - A sunscreen that blocks UV - A rays.

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Benzophenone is the organic compound with the formula (C6H5)2CO, generally abbreviated Ph2CO. Substituted benzophenones such as oxybenzone and dioxybenzone are used in sunscreen.

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