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Is Benzotriazole vegan?

Benzotriazole

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Benzotriazole is a synthetic heterocyclic organic compound formed by the fusion of a benzene ring and a triazole ring, primarily used as a corrosion inhibitor for copper and silver.

INCI name Benzotriazole
CAS number 95-14-7
EC number 202-394-1
CosIng ID 32149
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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