Is Fluorescent Brightener 230 vegetarian?
Fluorescent Brightener 230
Fluorescent Brightener 230 is a synthetic optical brightening agent, chemically a bis-triazinylamino stilbene disulfonic acid disodium salt, used to impart a whitening or brightening effect in cosmetic and industrial formulations.
| Also known as | 2,2'-(1,2-Ethanedyil) bis[5-[[4-[(3-amino-3-oxopropyl) (2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-6-(phenylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-benzenesulfonic acid, disodium salt |
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| INCI name | Fluorescent Brightener 230 |
| CAS number | 27344-06-5 |
| EC number | 248-420-5 |
| CosIng ID | 56271 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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