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Is Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate vegetarian?

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

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Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, also known as bisdisulizole disodium, is a water-soluble synthetic compound added to sunscreens to absorb UVA rays. It is marketed by Symrise.

Also known as 1H-Benzimidazole-4,6-Disulfonic Acid, 2,2'-(1,4-Phenylene)Bis-, Disodium salt
INCI name Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
EC number 429-750-0
CosIng ID 75792
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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