AvobenzoneCAS70356-09-1 – An Important Ingredient in the Field of Sun Protection and Its Market Trends

In recent years, with the continuous enhancement of people’s awareness of sun protection, the market for sun protection products has shown a booming development trend. Among numerous sun protection ingredients, avobenzone, as a crucial chemical sunscreen agent, has received widespread attention.

Avobenzone is a fat-soluble ingredient, and its trade names include Parsol 1789, Eusolex 9020, Escalol 517, etc. As a derivative of dibenzoylmethane, it can absorb UVA of all wavelengths, especially having the highest absorption rate for UVA with a wavelength of 357 nanometers. Therefore, it is widely used in many products claiming broad-spectrum sun protection, which can effectively prevent sunburn and reduce the risk of skin cancer.

However, avobenzone is not without controversy. A study by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) once pointed out that common sunscreen chemical ingredients such as avobenzone can penetrate into the blood, and the blood drug concentration far exceeds the safety threshold stipulated by the FDA, triggering public concerns about the safety of sun protection products. Meanwhile, the FDA also emphasized that considering that sunscreens have been proven to play an important role in preventing skin cancer and other harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, consumers should not give up using sunscreens because of this, but can choose safer products, such as those containing physical sunscreen agents like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

In addition, during the use of avobenzone, attention should also be paid to its stability. It should be avoided to come into contact with metal ions to prevent discoloration, and it should be used according to the recommended dosage to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the products. For consumers, when choosing sun protection products containing avobenzone, it is recommended to conduct a small-area test on the skin first to observe whether there is an allergic reaction.

Overall, the important position of avobenzone in the field of sun protection cannot be ignored, but relevant safety research and supervision also need to be continuously strengthened to ensure that consumers can use sun protection products safely and effectively to resist the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin. During the production process, enterprises should also strictly control the quality, follow relevant standards and specifications, and promote the healthy development of avobenzone in the sun protection market.