Sun Protection Factor

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Metric
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SPF
gptkbp:appliesTo sunscreen products
gptkbp:common_values 15
30
50
gptkbp:computes ratio of time to sunburn with and without sunscreen
gptkbp:higher_value_means greater protection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sun Protection Factor
gptkbp:introduced 1960s
gptkbp:label_required_on sunscreen packaging
gptkbp:measures effectiveness of sunscreen
gptkbp:not_a_measure_of UVA protection
gptkbp:regulates FDA (in the United States)
gptkbp:relatedTo broad-spectrum protection
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ISO_24444
gptkbp:used_in cosmetics industry
gptkbp:usedFor protection against UVB radiation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SPF
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5