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Is Naphazoline vegetarian?

Naphazoline

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Naphazoline is a synthetic imidazoline derivative used as a vasoconstrictor in nasal decongestant and ophthalmic products; it is produced entirely synthetically.

Also known as 2-Imidazoline, 2-(1-naphthylmethyl)-, naphazoline
INCI name Naphazoline
CAS number 835-31-4
EC number 212-641-5
CosIng ID 28463
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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