padimate O


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padimate O

 [pad´ĭ-māt]
a substituted aminobenzoate used as a sunscreen, absorbing ultraviolet rays of the UVB type.
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Substances in sunscreens that absorb UVB rays include para-aminobenzoic acid and padimate O. Sun blocks contain chemicals, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are opaque and therefore reflect and scatter both UVB and UVA rays.
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