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Antioxidant

2-TERT-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE METHYL ETHER

CAS 121-00-6 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) — a synthetic antioxidant flagged as a suspected carcinogen, suspected reproductive toxin, and endocrine disruptor. Avoid in cosmetics.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Effective antioxidant preservative
  • Long industrial use history
  • Stable in formulations

Known concerns

  • GHS H351 — suspected carcinogen
  • GHS H361 — suspected reproductive/developmental toxicity
  • GHS H315/H319 skin and eye irritant
  • Endocrine disruptor watchlist
  • Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H411)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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