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Is Tris-Biphenyl Triazine vegetarian?

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine

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Tris-Biphenyl Triazine is a synthetic heterocyclic compound used in sunscreens as a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB absorber, marketed as Tinosorb A2B.

Also known as 1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-Tris([1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-yl)-, 1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris(1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl-, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (nano), TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE / TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE (NANO)
INCI name Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
CAS number 31274-51-8
CosIng ID 83271
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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