Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
1-5-2014 9:00 AM
End Date
1-5-2014 10:00 AM
Project Type
Poster- Restricted to Campus Access
Description
This study is designed to assess the risks to human health of the UV screen Benzophenone-3 (BP-3, Oxybenzone). Benzophenone-3 is added to many chemical sunscreens in the U.S. It is an effective UV Screen but there also evidence supporting its effects as an endocrine system disruptor, there is evidence it both its estrogenic and anti-androgenic effects. In order to assess the risks to human health of Benzophenone-3 a review of the scientific literature will be made. By assessing the toxcicity and exposure levels a level of risk will be determined. Also the chemical structure will be considered and compared to the chemical structure of other known endocrine disruptors. A review of the policy surrounding Benzophenone-3 will also be completed. A comprehensive understanding of the risks of Benzophenone-3 will reached and presented in order to inform the public.
Faculty Sponsor
Gail Carlson
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Environmental Studies Program
CLAS Field of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
269
Does exposure to Oxybenzone in personal care products result in endocrine system disruption problems in humans?
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
This study is designed to assess the risks to human health of the UV screen Benzophenone-3 (BP-3, Oxybenzone). Benzophenone-3 is added to many chemical sunscreens in the U.S. It is an effective UV Screen but there also evidence supporting its effects as an endocrine system disruptor, there is evidence it both its estrogenic and anti-androgenic effects. In order to assess the risks to human health of Benzophenone-3 a review of the scientific literature will be made. By assessing the toxcicity and exposure levels a level of risk will be determined. Also the chemical structure will be considered and compared to the chemical structure of other known endocrine disruptors. A review of the policy surrounding Benzophenone-3 will also be completed. A comprehensive understanding of the risks of Benzophenone-3 will reached and presented in order to inform the public.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2014/program/338