Evidence that nanoparticles in sunscreens could be toxic if accidentally eaten

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 12:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists are reporting that particle size affects the toxicity of zinc oxide, a material widely used in sunscreens. Particles smaller than 100 nanometers are slightly more toxic to colon cells than...

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