Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Formula	CAS
C11H16O2	25013-16-5

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 dermatitis
Depigmentation

Back to list of contact allergens

Referenties

1.	Tosti A, Bardazzi F, Valeri F, Russo R. Contact dermatitis from butylated hydroxyanisole. Contact Dermatitis 1987;17(4):257-258.
2.	White IR, Lovell CR, Cronin E. Antioxidants in cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(5):265-267.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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