Is Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid vegetarian?
Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid (ecamsule) is a synthetic camphor derivative used in sunscreens as a photostable UVA filter.
| Also known as | alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4 sulphonic acid, alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid, BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID |
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| INCI name | Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid |
| CAS number | 92761-26-7 |
| CosIng ID | 32162 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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