SPF

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SPF
TermSPF
Short definitionSPF - A scale for rating sunburn protection in sunscreen products. The higher the sun protection factor, the better the protection against sunburn. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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SPF - A scale for rating sunburn protection in sunscreen products. The higher the sun protection factor, the better the protection against sunburn. Sunscreens with a rating of 2 to 11 offer minimal protection from sunburn. Sunscreens with a rating of 12 to 29 offer moderate protection. SPFs of 30 or higher offer high protection against sunburn. Also called sun protection factor

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