BHA
- Function
- Antioxidant masking
- Status
- Not restricted under the EU or UK annexes
- In brief
- BHA, or butylated hydroxyanisole, is a synthetic compound used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, helping to prevent oils and other ingredients from breaking down. It is also listed as a masking agent, meaning it can help to reduce or cover unwanted odours in a formulation.
- Appears in
- 3 catalogue products
Regulatory fields from the EU and UK registers. See the full record →