Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

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Formula

CAS

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

1.

Turner, T.W., Dermatitis from butylated hydroxy anisole. Contact Dermatitis, 1977. 3(5): p. 282.

2.

Tosti, A., et al., Contact dermatitis from butylated hydroxyanisole. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(4): p. 257-8.

3.

White, I.R., C.R. Lovell, and E. Cronin, Antioxidants in cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(5): p. 265-7.

 

 

 

 

 

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