Formula |
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C11H16O2 |
25013-16-5 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
BHA is an antioxidant frequently added to cosmetics and foods.
Synonyms
(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxyphenol
2-t-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol
2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol
4-Methoxy-2-t-butylphenol
Antioxyne B
Antrancine 12
BHA
BOA
Butylhydroxyanisole
EEC No. E320
Embanox
Nipantiox 1-F
Protex
Premerge Plus
Sustane 1-F
Tenox BHA
Vertac
Vyox
Uses
Animal feeds
Cosmetics
Foods- beverages, gum, ice cream, fruits, cereals, etc.
Glues
Jet fuels
Paints
Petroleum products
Plastics
Rubber
Topical medications
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Airborne contact
Depigmentation
References
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Turner,
T.W., Dermatitis from butylated hydroxy anisole. Contact
Dermatitis, 1977. 3(5): p. 282.
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2.
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Tosti, A., et
al., Contact dermatitis from butylated hydroxyanisole.
Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(4): p. 257-8.
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3.
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White,
I.R., C.R. Lovell, and E. Cronin, Antioxidants in cosmetics.
Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(5): p. 265-7.
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