| Agent Name |
Butylated hydroxyanisole |
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| Alternative Name |
BHA |
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| CAS Number |
25013-16-5 |
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| Formula |
C11-H16-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
(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] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Description |
White, beige or slightly yellow waxy solid with an aromatic odor and a slightly bitter burning taste; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a food preservative; [Kanerva, p. 1133] Used as an antioxidant in many foods since 1947; Also used in cosmetics such as lipstick and eye shadow; [IARC] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in caterers; [Kanerva, p. 1133] May cause allergic contact dermatitis and asthma; [CAMEO] |
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| Reference Link |
Allergic contact dermatitis in caterers |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00248 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 156 deg C; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
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