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Description :
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products, food products and packaging, and pharmaceuticals. It may also be an ingredient in fragrance.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products, food, and medications.
Health Impacts: BHA alters hormone levels, affecting the reproductive system. This preservative is suspected of harming fertility. BHA disrupts developmental functions and is associated with cancer. This chemical can cause serious eye damage. It can be harmful if swallowed and may cause respiratory irritation. BHA is toxic to aquatic life and has long-lasting effects.
Health Concerns
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Banned/restricted lists:
Jeong et al. (2005)
OEHHA (Accessed October 2024)
ECHA (Accessed October 2024)