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Oxybenzone
Oxybenzone is a chemical used in sunscreen to block UVB. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It is also known as 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl) phenylmethanone and Benzophenone-3.
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