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Abstract

This test method provides a procedure to characterize the Sun Protection Factor (SPF), UVA Protection Factor (UVA-PF) and Critical Wavelength (CW) protection of sunscreen products without requiring biological responses. The method has been validated for emulsions and single-phase products. Specifications are given to enable determination of the absolute spectral absorbance characteristics of a sunscreen product on skin to estimate sunburn and UVA protection. It is applicable to products that contain any component able to absorb, reflect or scatter ultraviolet (UV) rays and which are intended to be placed in contact with human skin. This method is an alternative to ISO 24443[3] and ISO 24444[1] methods.

Begin

2021-02-22

WI

00392049

Planned document number

DIN EN ISO 23698

Project number

05702475

Responsible national committee

NA 057-07-01 AA - Cosmetics  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 392 - Cosmetics  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 217/WG 7 - Sun protection test methods  

draft standard

Cosmetics - Measurement of the sunscreen efficacy by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (ISO/DIS 23698:2024); German and English version prEN ISO 23698:2024
2024-03
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