Benzophenone-8
Chemical UV Filter
Chemical UV filters are synthetic compounds that absorb and dissipate harmful UV rays, providing sun protection by converting UV radiation into heat energy.
Bad for Coral Reefs
Non-reef safe ingredients are potentially harmful to coral reefs.
Explained
Benzophenone-8 (aka Dioxybenzone) is an organic compound that blocks UVB and short-wave UVA rays.
What it does
UV Absorber
An agent that absorbs uv rays
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
32147
INCI Name
BENZOPHENONE-8
INN Name
dioxybenzone
EC #
205-026-8
All Functions
UV Absorber
