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PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (PBSA) is a water-soluble, chemical UV filter with an absorption range between 280 and 320 nm. As a UVB absorber, PBSA specifically protects the skin from sun-related damage such as sunburn. It can be ideally combined with other UV filters(1).
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