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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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