Formula |
CAS |
C15H240 |
128-37-0 |
BackgroundBHT is an antioxidant for food, animal feed,
petrol products, synthetic rubbers, plastics, animal and vegetable oils, soaps.
It is also used as an anti-skinning agent in paints and inks.
Synonyms4-Methyl-2,6-di-t-butyl-phenol
2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol
2,6-Di-t-butyl-p-cresol
2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Annulex BHT
Antracine
8 BHT
Butylated hydroxytoluene
Catalin CAO-3
Dalpac
DBPC
Embanox BHT
Hydagen DEO
Impruvol
Ionol CP
Sustane
Tenox
BHT
Topanol OC and 0
Vianol
UsesAnimal feeds
Cosmetics
Foods (beverages, gum, ice cream, fruits, cereals, etc.)
Glues
Jet fuels
Paints
Petroleum products
Plastics
Rubber
Shoes (via
rubber)
Topical medications
Cross-ReactionsLidocain
Unusual ReactionsContact urticaria
Back to list of contact allergens
Referenties
1. |
Flyvholm MA, Menné T. Sensitizing risk of
butylated hydroxytoluene based on exposure and effect data. Contact
Dermatitis 1990;23(5):341-345. |
2. |
Flyvholm MA. Contact allergens in registered
chemical products. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(1):49-56. |
Auteur(s):dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam
UMC.