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Butylhydroxytoluene (bht)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Butylhydroxitoluene; CAS No. 128-37-0; E321; INCI designation: BHT

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Food additive; antioxidant in cosmetics (see BHT below), topical medicines, in food (E321), in plastic and rubber products.

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Butylhydroxytoluene 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 (Jaeger L et al. 2002).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer