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2. Sunscreen - Wikipedia

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   The sun protection factor (SPF rating, introduced in 1974) is a measure of the fraction of sunburn-producing UV rays that reach the skin. For example, "SPF 15" means that 1 ⁄ 15 of the burning radiation will reach the skin, assuming sunscreen is applied evenly at a thick dosage of 2 milligrams per square centimeter [68] (mg/cm 2). It is ...

3. Sun protective clothing - Wikipedia

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   UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) represents the ratio of sunburn-causing UV without and with the protection of the fabric, similar to SPF (sun protection factor) ratings for sunscreen. While standard summer fabrics have UPF ~6, sun protective clothing typically has UPF ~30, which means that only 1 out of ~30 units of UV will pass through (~3%).

4. We asked a dermatologist the most common questions about SPF ...

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   As SPF levels increase beyond 50, the formulations tend to be thicker and leave a chalkier appearance, and most people will under compensate that white chalkiness by not utilizing the right amount ...

5. Spray foam - Wikipedia

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   Spray foam insulation or spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is an alternative to traditional building insulation such as fiberglass. A two-component mixture composed of isocyanate and polyol resin comes together at the tip of a gun, and forms an expanding foam that is sprayed onto roof tiles, concrete slabs, into wall cavities, or through holes ...

6. Does sunscreen expire, what does SPF mean and which ... - AOL

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7. Your favorite sunscreen is a tube of deception, and SPF is a ...

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   And when it comes to UVB protection, the difference between SPF 100 and SPF 50 is "marginal," according to the Times. "Far from offering double the blockage, SPF 100 blocks 99% of UVB rays, while ...