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Is TEA-Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate vegetarian?

TEA-Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate

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TEA-Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate is the triethanolamine salt of phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, a synthetic compound used in sunscreens as a UVB filter.

Also known as 1H-Benzimidazolesulfonic acid, 2-phenyl-, sodium salt, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol)
INCI name TEA-Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate
CosIng ID 38529
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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