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2-Ethylhexyl salicylate also known as octisalate or octyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. [1] It is an ester formed by the condensation of salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor.
Thailand has prohibited sunscreens containing chemicals harmful to corals, including oxybenzone, in all its marine national parks. This decision was driven by evidence highlighting the detrimental effects of certain sunscreen ingredients on coral larvae, reproduction, and inducing reef bleaching.
Learn all about reef-safe sunscreen and the 12 best reef-safe sunscreens to protect your skin without harming the planet, including top brands like Neutrogena
Sunscreen, also known as sunblock, [a] sun lotion or sun cream, is a photoprotective topical product for the skin that helps protect against sunburn and prevent skin cancer. ...
Palau has banned the sale and use of three reef-toxic UV filters including octocrylene in its Responsible Tourism Education Act of 2018. [7] The United States Virgin Islands has also banned the use of sunscreens containing octocrylene, requiring that all visitors use "non-nano mineral sunscreen" containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Olefin metathesis has been widely studied. One of the synthesis pathways for octyl methoxycinnamate includes cross metathesis. The high efficiency of the nitro-Grela catalyst has been used in the cross metathesis of trans-anethole with 2-ethylhexyl acrylate to produce octyl methoxycinnamate (86% yield).
As of 2021, the FDA announced that they do not support avobenzone as being generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) [1] citing the need for additional safety data. Avobenzone was banned in 2020 by the Palau government citing reef-toxicity concerns. [2]
This kit comes with an 8 mililiter gel pen that's said to show results in just 10 minutes. They're safe for gums and enamel, don't irritate dental nerves, and can whiten up to eight shades over time.