2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-cresol (BHT) home ICD10: L23.9

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-cresol (BHT)

Formula CAS
C15H240 128-37-0



Background
BHT is an antioxidant for food, animal feed, petrol products, synthetic rubbers, plastics, animal and vegetable oils, soaps. It is also used as an anti-skinning agent in paints and inks.

Synonyms
4-Methyl-2,6-di-t-butyl-phenol
2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol
2,6-Di-t-butyl-p-cresol
2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Annulex BHT
Antracine
8 BHT
Butylated hydroxytoluene
Catalin CAO-3
Dalpac
DBPC
Embanox BHT
Hydagen DEO
Impruvol
Ionol CP
Sustane
Tenox BHT
Topanol OC and 0
Vianol

Uses
Animal feeds
Cosmetics
Foods (beverages, gum, ice cream, fruits, cereals, etc.)
Glues
Jet fuels
Paints
Petroleum products
Plastics
Rubber
Shoes (via rubber)
Topical medications

Cross-Reactions
Lidocain

Unusual Reactions
Contact urticaria

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Referenties
1. Flyvholm MA, Menné T. Sensitizing risk of butylated hydroxytoluene based on exposure and effect data. Contact Dermatitis 1990;23(5):341-345.
2. Flyvholm MA. Contact allergens in registered chemical products. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(1):49-56.


Auteur(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam UMC.

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