BHT
INCI name
- BHT,
Alternative names
- Butylated Hydroxytoluene,
- Butylhydroxytoluol,
- 2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol,
- 2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-P-Cresol,
- E 321,
- Butyl Hydroxy Toluene,
Origin
- synthetic,
Definition
- 2,6-di-tert-butyl-P-cresol,
INCI function
- Antioxidant,
- Preservative,
Substance category
No information available
Characteristics
- prevents oxidation and rancidity
- Can damage fertility
- Toxicologically suspicious
- allergizing
CAS-No.
- 128-37-0,
EINECS/EILINCS-No.
- 204-881-4,
Studies, literature and statements
Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 116
Still allowed for cosmetics despite suspicion of toxicological issues.
Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 66
Can bring up allergies, possibly damages fertility. Not recommended.
Product examples
This list includes 10 random products that contain BHT.
- Kokoii Night Repair Complex
- Eucerin Hyal-Urea Antifalten Nachtcreme
- Ella Baché Age Protect Solair
- Reviderm Skintelligence Enzyme Peeling Paste Exfoliate & Calm
- Christin Dior Crème De Rose Lippenbalsam
- Roc Retin-Ox Illuminateur
- Bio2you Nagelöl
- Jil Sander Simply
- Nuxe Rêve De Miel - Ultra-Nährender Lippenbalsam
- Maybelline New York Plumper Please Lippenstift