Sunscreen Chemical Interferes With Coral Metabolism

Octocrylcne (OC), a chemical found in sunscreen and some cosmetics and hair products, accumulates in coral and may alter their fatty acid esters. Although OC is toxic to coral at high concentrations, scientists from the Laboraloire de Biodiversite et Biotechnologic Microbienne investigated how it wo...

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Published in:American laboratory (Fairfield) 2019-03, Vol.51 (2), p.9
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemicals
Coral reefs
Cosmetics
Environmental impact
Esters
Metabolism
Organic chemistry
Scientists
Sun screens
Toxicity
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Summary:Octocrylcne (OC), a chemical found in sunscreen and some cosmetics and hair products, accumulates in coral and may alter their fatty acid esters. Although OC is toxic to coral at high concentrations, scientists from the Laboraloire de Biodiversite et Biotechnologic Microbienne investigated how it would affect coral at levels more likely to be encountered in the environment.
ISSN:0044-7749