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Antioxidant

DIMETHOXY DI-P-CRESOL

CAS 13990-86-8
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A BHT-related synthetic antioxidant used at very low levels (~0.01% of products) to prevent rancidity. BHT itself is CIR-judged safe at cosmetic levels but the wider cresol class has had endocrine debate.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant prevents rancidity
  • Stabilizes formulas
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • BHT-related cresol — endocrine concerns flagged for class
  • Limited specific safety data
  • Use at low concentrations in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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