Ingredient

BHA

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 25013-16-5
EINECS / EC 246-563-8
CosIng Ref 32184
Chemical Name Tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
Formula C11H16O2
Mol. Weight 180.24 g/mol

Function & Classification

Primary Function Keratolytic
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE
Origin Synthetic
Category Other

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 Annex III / Entry 320
Max Leave-on 0.02%
Max Rinse-off 0.02%
Restrictions Max 0.02% as antioxidant.
Conditions of Use Rinse-off hair products: max 0.5%. Lip products: max 0.5%. Other rinse-off face/body: max 0.5%. Leave-on face: not recommended.

Safety Profile

2 / 10

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