Butylated hydroxyanisole
Agent Name
Butylated hydroxyanisole
Alternative Name
BHA
CAS Number
25013-16-5
Formula
C11-H16-O2
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
BHA; (1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methoxyphenol; 2(3)-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole; 2-terc.Butyl-4-methoxyfenol [Czech]; 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole; Anisole, butylated hydroxy-; Antioxyne B; Antrancine 12; BHA; BOA (antioxidant); Butyl hydroxyanisole; Butylated hydroxyanisole; Butylhydroxyanisole; Butylohydroksyanizol [Polish]; EEC No. E320; Embanox; Nepantiox 1-F; Nipantiox 1-F; Phenol, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-; Phenol, tert-butyl-4-methoxy-; Protex; Sustane 1-F; Tenox BHA; t-Butyl hydroxyanisole; tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole; tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Preservatives
Description
White, beige or slightly yellow waxy solid with an aromatic odor and a slightly bitter burning taste; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a food and cosmetic preservative; [Kanerva, p. 1758] Used as an antioxidant in many foods since 1947; Also used in cosmetics such as lipstick and eye shadow; [IARC]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in caterers; [Kanerva, p. 1758] May cause allergic contact dermatitis and asthma; [CAMEO]
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
20 mg/m3, inhalable fraction
Vapor Pressure
0.00248 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 156 deg C;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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