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Is Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate vegetarian?

Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate

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Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate is a synthetic fluorescent whitening agent used in cosmetics and consumer products to enhance brightness and optical whiteness.

Also known as Disodium 2,2'-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyldivinylene)bis(benzenesulphonate)
INCI name Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate
CAS number 27344-41-8
EC number 248-421-0
CosIng ID 75835
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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