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Ingredient Directory
Medium Concern

Butylhydroxytoluene

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

BHT helps ensure your cosmetic products remain effective and stable for their intended shelf life, preventing spoilage, but it is a synthetic ingredient with some regulatory restrictions in certain regions.

Function & Common Use

Function

Antioxidant, Stabilizer

Category

Antioxidant, Stabilizer

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butylhydroxytoluene safe to use in skincare?

Butylhydroxytoluene has a Medium concern rating. BHT helps ensure your cosmetic products remain effective and stable for their intended shelf life, preventing spoilage, but it is a synthetic ingredient with some regulatory restrictions in certain regions.

Is Butylhydroxytoluene allowed in India?

Butylhydroxytoluene is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Butylhydroxytoluene used for in cosmetics?

Butylhydroxytoluene functions as: Antioxidant, Stabilizer. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Medium Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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