Aerosol Sunscreen Spray (Benzene)
Moderate burden — Aerosol Sunscreen Spray (Benzene) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Spray sunscreens found to contain benzene contamination.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 56 places aerosol sunscreen spray (benzene) in the Moderate band. Several spray sunscreens were recalled after benzene was detected. Sun protection still matters — a lotion, especially a mineral one, gives the protection without the propellant and contamination risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is aerosol sunscreen spray (benzene) a toxic exposure?
Aerosol Sunscreen Spray (Benzene) has a Detox Score of 56 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Several spray sunscreens were recalled after benzene was detected. Sun protection still matters — a lotion, especially a mineral one, gives the protection without the propellant and contamination risk.
What is a safer alternative to aerosol sunscreen spray (benzene)?
A lower-exposure swap for aerosol sunscreen spray (benzene) is: A mineral (zinc oxide) lotion sunscreen. Several spray sunscreens were recalled after benzene was detected. Sun protection still matters — a lotion, especially a mineral one, gives the protection without the propellant and contamination risk.