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Is Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate vegetarian?

Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate

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Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound derived from camphor, used in sunscreens as a UV filter to absorb ultraviolet light.

Also known as Camphor benzalkonium methosulfate, Methyl N,N,N-trimethyl-4-[(4,7,7-trimethyl-3-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)methyl]anilinium sulphate
INCI name Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate
CAS number 52793-97-2
EC number 258-190-8
CosIng ID 32378
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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