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Review of Fate, Exposure, and Effects of Sunscreens in Aquatic Environments and Implications for Sunscreen Usage and Human Health

This chapter provides an overview of the UV (ultraviolet) filters used as the active ingredients in sunscreens marketed in the United States. UV filters are a diverse set of chemicals with varying ...
National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

EPA Should Conduct Ecological Risk Assessment of UV Filters Found in Sunscreen to Understand Their Impact on Aquatic Environments, Says New Report

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should conduct an ecological risk assessment of ultraviolet (UV) filters, the active ingredient used in sunscreens, says a new report from the ...
Mongabay

Sunscreens protect us but also pose real planetary health concerns

Sunscreens have become an important part of people’s sun management routine, protecting skin from harmful solar UV radiation. But many of these products contain chemicals that can be harmful to ...
Medical Xpress

UV air filters cut airborne asthma triggers, study finds

Ultraviolet air filters might help rid a person's home of asthma triggers, a new study suggests. Installing one type of UV air filter in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems led to a more ...
Medscape

Experts: EPA Should Assess Risk of Sunscreens' UV Filters

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should conduct an ecologic risk assessment of the UV filters found in sunscreens to understand their effects on aquatic environments and human health, an ...