Butylhydroxyanisole
Synonym(s)
Butylhydroxianisole; CAS No 25013-16-5; INCI designation: BHA
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Antioxidant. In cosmetics, externally applied drugs, food (E320), plastics and rubber products
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Butylhydroxianisole is mainly added to cereals and cereal products. Isolated contact allergic reactions, chronic urticaria and contact urticaria have been described. For a provocation test doses of 100 mg are recommended.
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