Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1956
Degree Name
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Chemical Engineering
First Advisor
Saul I. Kreps
Abstract
Previous work reported in literature, indicates that commercial sunscreen compounds were subject to breakdown on exposure to ultraviolet radiation with consequent change in their functional efficiencies.
These findings ware retested under conditions more closely approximating actual usage.
A new method of evaluation which closely correlates to actual experience in large scale usage, was applied. This method provides, from simple spectral data, a reliable index of physiological efficiency of the sunscreen compound. As a result, twelve commercial sunscreen compounds were exposed to ultraviolet radiation for varying periods. Analysis indicated that, contrary to the previous reports, no significant Changes in physiological efficiency occurred.
Recommended Citation
Starkman, Jesse Howard, "A study of the functional stability of sunscreen compounds" (1956). Theses. 2437.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2437
