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Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
INCI name:
Butyl Hydroxytoluene (BHT).
Function:
Antioxidant, masking agent.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Not regulated.
Where to find it / them? :
Toilet waters, tanning oils, eye creams, foot masks, mists/sprays/sun sprays, hair masks, eye shadow bases, conditioners.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential allergen, suspected carcinogen.
Risks to the environment :
Polluting production process, potential aquatic ecotoxicity.
More information :
Also used as a food additive (E321).
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