Simultaneous Analysis of Benzophenone and its Analogs by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry in rat bloods

  • Jeon, Hee-Kyung (Toxicology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Science & Technology) ;
  • Kim, Youn-Jung (Toxicology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Science & Technology) ;
  • Yun, Hye-Jung (Toxicology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Science & Technology) ;
  • Kim, En-Young (Toxicology Laboratory, Korea Institute of Science & Technology) ;
  • Yong Chung (Institute of Environmental Research Yonsei, Yonsei University)
  • Published : 2003.10.01

Abstract

Benzophenone is an UV-absorbing agent that has been used in industry and medicine for more than 30 years. Its twelve derivatives, designated benzophenone-1 through benzophenone-12, are widely used today in cosmetic products as a photostabilizer, a sunscreen in lotions, and hair sprays to protect the skin and hair from UV irradiation.(omitted)

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