Bisdisulizole disodium

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Bisdisulizole disodium
IUPAC name disodium 2,2'-(1,4-phenylene)bis(6-sulfo-1H-benzimidazole-4-sulfonate)
Identifiers
CAS number [180898-37-7]
Properties
Molecular formula C20H12N4Na2O12S4
Molar mass 674.57 g mol-1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Bisdisulizole disodium (USAN[1], trade name Neo Heliopan AP, INCI disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate) is a water soluble chemical which is added to sunscreens to absorb UVA rays. It is marketed by Symrise.

Bisdisulizole disodium is not approved in the United States by the FDA, but is approved in the European Union since the year 2000[2] and other parts of the world.[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Statement on a nonproprietary name adopted by the USAN Council: Bisdisulizole disodium. American Medical Association (April 4, 2006). Retrieved on 2008-01-08.
  2. ^ Osstervalder U, Luther H, Herzog B (2001). "Über den Lichtschutzfaktor hinaus - neue effiziente und photostabile UVA-Filter" (in German). Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 44 (5): 463–70. doi:10.1007/s001030170019. 
  3. ^ (July 1, 2003) "10. Sunscreens", Australian regulatory guidelines for OTC medicines. Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Therapeutic Goods Administration, p. 14. Retrieved on 2008-01-08. 


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