What Chemical Compounds Effectively Block Ultra Violet Rays?

Subject: What Chemical Compounds Effectively Block Ultra Violet Rays?

Date: Mon Jan 26 11:39:49 1998
Posted by Bruce M. Middleton
Grade level: other
School: Sacred Hearts Academy
City: Honolulu State/Province: HI
Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 885836389.Ch

Message:


I am interested in studying compounds and mixtures capable of blocking both UV 
"A" and "B" (as in suntan lotions) but which might be applied to fabrics as a 
preservative against deterioration outdoors.  What are these compounds; how do 
they work; are there any refernce works that describe them?

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