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T-BUTYL METHYLPHENOXY PHENOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
T-Butyl Methylphenoxy Phenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
T-butyl methylphenoxy phenol is a phenolic compound evaluated for antioxidant function in cosmetic formulations. Structurally related to di-t-butylhydroquinone (EU Annex III restricted), it raises similar concerns around skin sensitization. Limited published safety data means it requires careful evaluation; it is not currently listed in EU cosmetic annexes but is monitored due to structural alerts for sensitization and potential endocrine activity.
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant properties
Known concerns
- Limited toxicological data
- Structural alert for skin sensitization
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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