Is Fluorescent Brightener 236 vegetarian?
Fluorescent Brightener 236
Fluorescent Brightener 236 is a synthetic coumarin-based optical brightener used to impart brightness in cosmetics and textiles, identified by Colour Index number CI 55135. It is manufactured chemically and is not of animal or plant origin.
| Also known as | (CI 55135), 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-(2H-Naphtho[1,2-d]Triazol-2-yl)-3-Phenyl- |
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| INCI name | Fluorescent Brightener 236 |
| CAS number | 3333-62-8 |
| EC number | 222-067-7 |
| CI number | CI 55135 |
| CosIng ID | 56272 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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