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===Adverse Effects of Oxybenzone=== | ===Adverse Effects of Oxybenzone=== | ||
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| + | Several studies have reported that oxybenzone has adverse effects on reproduction and development of algae, the freshwater flea, and plarian (Kim, Sujin and Choi, Kyungho 2014). There is not much information on the long term ecological effects of oxybenzone in our freshwater systems, so further investigation is warranted. | ||
===Physical Properties=== | ===Physical Properties=== | ||
Revision as of 04:30, 3 September 2019
Oxybenzone is a phenol that may be oxidized, creating a stressful environment for coral reefs.
General Information
Adverse Effects of Oxybenzone
Several studies have reported that oxybenzone has adverse effects on reproduction and development of algae, the freshwater flea, and plarian (Kim, Sujin and Choi, Kyungho 2014). There is not much information on the long term ecological effects of oxybenzone in our freshwater systems, so further investigation is warranted.
Physical Properties
Names:
- 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
- Oxybenzone
- Benzophenone-3 (BZ-3) <--trade naming, see other below
Other--> Benzophenone-n
Chemical Oxidation
References
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