Description
Butylated Hydroxytoluene is a phenolic compound whose chemical name is 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol.
This ingredient is listed in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 under reference 325, which establishes the list of substances subject to restriction. The maximum authorized concentrations vary according to the type of cosmetic product: "a) 0,001 %" in mouthwash (Mouthwash), "b) 0,1 %" in toothpaste (Toothpaste), and "c) 0,8 %" in other leave-on and rinse-off products (Other leave-on and rinse-off products). The entry includes a literal transitional provision: "From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market." No additional mandatory labelling warnings are laid down for this entry, and the substance does not appear with a CMR classification under this reference.
The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.