BHT

Rating:very bad

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.

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