Abstract Background Benzophenone-3 (BP-3) and its major metabolite benzophenone-1
(BP-1) are widely used as UV filters in sunscreens and cosmetics to prevent sunburn and …

Wastewater is a complex matrix containing a wide range of chemical and biological markers
of human activity. Relating concentrations of these “waste” materials in wastewater influent …

With increasing awareness regarding the risks of sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer, the
use of sunscreens has increased. Organic and inorganic filters are used in sunscreen …

To avoid the harmful effects of UV radiation, benzophenone-type UV filters (BPs) are widely
used in personal care products and other synthetic products. Biomonitoring studies have …

Sunscreen application is the main strategy used to prevent the maladies inflicted by
ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Despite the continuously increasing frequency of sunscreen use …

Hanauma Bay is a 101-acre bay created by the partial collapse of a volcanic cone and once
supported a vibrant coral reef system. It is the most popular swimming area in the Hawaiian …

Recognition of the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin has triggered
development of organic chemicals (commonly referred as UV filters) that can absorb UV …

Benzophenone (BP)-type UV filters are widely used in a variety of personal care products for
the protection of skin and hair from UV irradiation. Despite the estrogenic potencies of BP …

Background The capability of benzophenone-3 (BP-3) to absorb and dissipate ultraviolet
radiation facilitates its use as a sunscreen agent. BP-3 has other uses in many consumer …

Abstract Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, also known as benzophenone-3 (BP-3), is a
commonly used ultraviolet filter in skincare and as a food additive. Large concentrations of …