INCI: Butyl Hydroxytoluene
BHT is a lipophilic lab-made chemical organic compound, a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. It is widely used to prevent free radical-mediated oxidation in fluids.
It is used as preservative in foods, animal feed, animal and vegetable oil, petroleum products, rubber and plastics. BHT is also used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations as an antioxidant at concentrations from 0.0002% to 0.5%.
BHT European Union max concentration
mouthwash: 0,001%,
toothpaste: 0,001%
other cosmetics: 0,8%
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