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Is Tromethamine vegetarian?

Tromethamine

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Tromethamine, also known as Tris or trometamol, is a synthetic organic amino alcohol used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as a pH-adjusting agent and buffering agent.

Also known as 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, Trometamol
INCI name Tromethamine
CAS number 77-86-1
EC number 201-064-4
CosIng ID 80438
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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