Benzophenone-8
Chemical UV Filter
Chemical UV filters, also called organic UV filters, are carbon-based compounds that absorb UV radiation.
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
