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Is Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol vegetarian?

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, also known as bisoctrizole, is a synthetic phenolic benzotriazole compound added to sunscreens as a broad-spectrum UV absorber, protecting against both UVA and UVB rays while also reflecting and scattering UV radiation.

Also known as 2,2'-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)
INCI name Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
EC number 403-800-1
CosIng ID 38987
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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