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This chapter describes the mechanism of action for both Inorganic particulates and organic ultraviolet filters. It classifies all ultraviolet filters in commerce today and lists their physical, chemical, and spectroscopic properties as well as their regulatory status.
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Shaath, N.A. (2016). The Chemistry of Ultraviolet Filters. In: Wang, S., Lim, H. (eds) Principles and Practice of Photoprotection. Adis, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29382-0_9
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