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UV Filter Octocrylene Considered Safe for Consumers in Sunscreens

Review of octocrylene toxicology data and human exposure assessment for personal care products shared in white paper.

A new peer-reviewed review article in Critical Reviews in Toxicology confirms that the UV filter octocrylene is considered safe for consumers when used in sunscreens products at concentrations up to 10%, which is consistent with existing global regulatory safety acceptance and approval of the ingredient. The paper was recently shared by the Personal Care Products Council here. Study Details A comprehensive review was conducted of existing toxicity and consumer exposure data for the ultr...

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