Technologies
Title: | Avobenzone-Anti-UV Agents |
Area: | Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences |
Focus Area: | Sunscreen Products |
Social Benefits: | Sunscreen product , Used in Skin-lotions |
Developing Agency: | CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Telangana |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology Integrated |
Email: | director@iict.res.in |
| Website Link : | http://www.iictindia.org |
| Source (more info) : | https://t.ly/l_sb |
Brief Description
Description : | Avobenzone is an oil-soluble ingredient used in sunscreen products to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays. Strong absorption of Ultraviolet A (320-400 nm, associated with long term skin damage) and Ultraviolet B (290-320 nm, causes sunburns). This light range is better than most other organic sunscreen technologies and marked as broad spectrum sunscreens. The major raw materials to be Utilized 4-Methoxyacetophenone, methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate, NaNH2, Toluene. |