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Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID

Data confidence:High

Function

UV Filter

EWG Safety Score

3/10Moderate concern

About this ingredient

A water-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation to provide broad-spectrum photoprotection in sunscreen and cosmetic formulations. Known for excellent photostability and performance in water-resistant products, it is often used as a complementary UV absorber in multi-filter sunscreen systems.

Found in 1+ sunscreens