Oxybenzone - Harvey/ Doucet

Pictures: ("molecular model," ) (LSiobhán McPhersonast, 2002)

in the model beside the red dots are Oxygen, the white dots are Hydrogen, and the black dots are Carbon.

FORMULA: HOC6H3(OCH3)COC6H5 MOLECULAR FORMULA: C14H12O3 Using any of these products could lead to hormone disruption and low-birthweight and its affect on babies. About 97% of Americans have the oxybonzone in their urine, but the current exposure levels have been decreased. (Alice Park, 2010)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: melting point: 62.5 degrees celcius boiling point: 150-160 degrees celcuis water solubility: <0.1g/100mL at 20 degrees celcius it is an organic compound molar mass: 228.24g/mol colourless crystals ("Drug bank : oxybenzone," )

Chemical properties: 4-methoxy, 2- hydroxybenzophone, butyric acid("oxybenzone," )

PRODUCTS THAT USE OXYBENZONE: sunscreen, lipbalm, moisturizer and many more ("Oxybenzone in nail," )

Common uses: it`s most commonly used in sun screens but also many skin care products.

DESCRIPTIONS: ~itis a solid ("Oxybenzone," 2007)

("Drug bank : oxybenzone," )Oxybenzone is a chemical in the family of benzophenones that is used in sunscreens, as well as other skincare products, lip balm, etc. it tendsa to absorb the uv light which causes sunburn and eventually skin cancers.Unfortunately, a study from the CDC suggests that the chemical is actually absorbed into your system, and can stay for long periods of time. The CDC tested up to thousands of blood samples and found traces of benzophenones in 95 percent of them

In sunscreen the soul purpose of oxybenzone is to filter UV rays into heat but when light is turned into heat on your skin it is quite likely to damage you growing cells. (:The toxic danger," 2010)

( Dr. Sugar, 2009)

DANGERS: common side affects: dry or tight skin severe side affects: allergic reaction burning itching swelling rash blisters (:The toxic danger,"2010)

Treatments: Inform your doctor once you get a rash from using a product that contains oxybenzone.It means you are allergic to it and need to get cream.

( Dr. Sugar, 2009) Dont use sunscreeen or other care products that use an Oxybenzone ingredient in them.












links: http://www.chembase.com/mol_4632.htm ("molecular model," ) (in 3D)http://www.goodguide.com/ingredients/184390-oxybenzone?category_id=152742-nail-treatment("Oxybenzone in nail," ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDXHbfSX5hk a video on a new sunscreen that pervents most of the dangers of oxybenzone




OPINION:we believe that you simply replace using sunscreen by wearing light clothing that covers your skin to avoid the damage of your skin cells.

JUSTIFICATION: We found that as much as we can benifit from oxybenzone for the protection of our skin it can also damage your skin. So its the matter of choosing which way to damage your skin: sun burn or damaged skin cells.

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(2010). why you should be afraid of oxybenzone in sunscreen [Theater]. Available from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDXHbfSX5hk









Alice Park, Initials. (2010). Oxybenzone, Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1976909_1976895_1976897,00.html









molecular model. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.4471.html








LaAlexandra Spuntst, Initials. (Photographer). (2010). Avoid chemical sunscreen. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.pubsub.com/Is-Your-Sunscreen-Safe_Good-3Njlpjsg4pd,e6IGaEO1LJSE


Dr. Sugar, Initials. (2009, june 5). How harmful is oxybenzone [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.fitsugar.com/DrSugar-How-Harmful-Oxybenzone-3245538











Oxybenzone (2007, July 24). Retrieved from http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01428

Oxybenzone in nail treatment. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.goodguide.com/ingredients/184390-oxybenzone?category_id=152742-nail-treatment

























The toxic dangersof oxybenzone in sunscrens. (2010). The Toxic Dangers Of Oxybenzone In Sunscreens. Retrieved from http://article-niche.com/launch The-Toxic-Dangers-Of-Oxybenzone-In-Sunscreen.htm