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Is Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano) vegetarian?

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)

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Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano) is a synthetic organic UV filter compound, also known as bisoctrizole, used in sunscreen and cosmetic products in nanoparticle form to protect against UV radiation.

Also known as 2,2′-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4- (1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)/Bisoctrizole Methylene Bis- Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), 2,2′-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)
INCI name Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)
EC number 403-800-1
CosIng ID 96274
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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