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FA186: Butylhydroxytoluene (BHT)

Patient Information Your patch test results indicate that you have a contact allergy to butylhydroxytoluene (BHT). This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, and fluid-filled blisters.

Where is butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) found? Butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) is an antioxidant food additive and is also found in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, jet fuels, rubber, petroleum products, and embalming fluid.

How can you avoid contact with butylhydroxytoluene (BHT)? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: „ "Ionol" CP-antioxidant „ 4-Methyl-2,6-tert-butylphenol „ 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2,6-di-tert- „ AI3-19683 butylbenzene „ AO 29 „ 2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4- „ AO 4 methylphenol „ AO 4K „ 2,6-Di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol „ AOX 4 „ 2,6-Di-t-butyl-p-cresol „ AOX 4K „ 2,6-Di-terc.butyl-p-kresol „ Advastab 401 „ 2,6-Di-terc.butyl-p-kresol [Czech] „ Agidol „ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1-hydroxy-4- „ Agidol 1 methylbenzene „ Alkofen BP „ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-cresol „ Antioxidant 264 „ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene „ Antioxidant 29 „ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4- „ Antioxidant 30 methylhydroxybenzene „ Antioxidant 4 „ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol „ Antioxidant 4K „ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol „ Antioxidant DBPC „ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-methylphenol „ Antioxidant KB „ 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene „ Antioxidant MPJ „ 4-Hydroxy-3,5-di-tert-butyltoluene „ Antioxidant T 501 „ 4-Methyl-2,6-di-terc. Butylfenol „ Antox QT „ 4-Methyl-2,6-di-terc. butylfenol „ Antrancine 8 [Czech] „ BAT „ 4-Methyl-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol „ BHT „ BHT (food grade) „ Ionol 1 „ BHT 264 „ Ionol CP „ BUKS „ Ionole „ Butylated hydroxytoluene „ Kerabit „ Butylated hydroxytoluol „ NCI-C03598 „ Butylhydroxytoluene „ NSC 6347 „ Butylohydroksytoluenu „ Nocrac 200 „ Butylohydroksytoluenu [Polish] „ Nonox TBC „ CAO 1 „ P 21 „ CAO 3 „ P21 „ CCRIS 103 „ Parabar 441 „ Caswell No. 291A „ Paranox 441 „ Catalin antioxydant 1 „ Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4- „ Catalin cao-3 methyl- „ Chemanox 11 „ Stavox „ DBPC „ Sumilizer BHT „ DBPC (technical grade) „ Sustane „ Dalpac „ Sustane BHT „ Deenax „ Swanox BHT „ Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol „ Tenamen 3 „ Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol (VAN) „ Tenamene 3 „ Di-tert-butyl-p-methylphenol „ Tenox BHT „ Dibunol „ Tonarol „ Dibutylated hydroxytoluene „ Topanol „ EINECS 204-881-4 „ Topanol O „ EPA Pesticide Chemical Code „ Topanol OC „ 022105 „ Toxolan P „ FEMA No. 2184 „ Vanlube PC „ HSDB 1147 „ Vanlube PCX „ Impruvol „ Vianol „ Ionol „ Vulkanox KB „ Ionol (antioxidant) „ o-Di-tert-butyl-p-methylphenol

What are some products that may contain butylhydroxytoluene (BHT)? Bar Soaps: „ Caress Moisturizing Body Bar with Bath Oil „ Caress Moisturizing Deodorant Body Bar-Shower Fresh „ Dove Soap Bar with 1/4 Moisturizing Lotion „ Irish Spring Deodorant Bath Bar, Sport „ Irish Spring Deodorant Body Soap, Original „ Lever 2000 Deodorant Soap Bar „ Lever 2000 Soap Bar Antibacterial „ Mountain Fresh Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap „ Safeguard Antibacterial Deodorant Bar Soap „ Tone Bar Soap with Cocoa Butter, Original Scent „ Vel Beauty Bar Mild Skin Care Bar

Body Washes: „ Caress Moisturizing Body Wash „ Dove Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Body Wash, New „ Dove Ultra Moisturizing Body Wash „ Herbal Essence Ultra Rich Moisturizing Body Wash „ Olay Complete Body Wash, Sensitive Skin „ Suave Deodorant Soap, Refreshing „ Vaseline Intensive Care Moisturizing Body Wash

Cosmetics: „ CoverGirl Cheekers Fashion Blush „ CoverGirl Classic Color Believable Blush „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder (Ethnic) „ CoverGirl Clean Sheer Stick Foundation, Medium „ CoverGirl Clean Sheer Stick Foundation, Sable „ CoverGirl Clean Shimmer Powder „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (1 - Kit), Matte „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (4-KIT), Matte „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Three Kit Eye Shadow, Matte „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (1 - Kit), Spun Satin „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers (4-KIT), Spun Satin „ CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Three Kit Eye Shadow, Spun Satin „ CoverGirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush „ CoverGirl Professional Finishing Loose Powder-Ethnic „ CoverGirl Smoothers Eyeliner „ CoverGirl Smoothers Lip Liner „ CoverGirl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Make Up

Deodorants: „ Ban Roll On Deodorant „ Coast Deodorant Bar Soap-Original Scent „ Degree Roll On Antiperspirant and Deodorant „ Dial Antibacterial Deodorant Soap „ Lady Speed Stick, Antiperspirant Deodorant, Invisible Dry, Fruity Melon „ Lady Speed Stick, Antiperspirant Deodorant, Invisible Dry, Powder Fresh „ Old Spice Red Zone Antiperspirant & Deodorant „ Suave Deodorant Soap, Antibacterial „ Teen Spirit Invisible Dry Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Berry Blossom „ Teen Spirit Invisible Dry Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Cool Coconut „ Teen Spirit Invisible Dry Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Pink Crush „ Teen Spirit Invisible Dry Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Sweet Strawberry

Hair Care: „ Imina Oil Cream Hair Moisturizer „ Jergens Moisturizing Body Shampoo, Extra Moisturizing „ Jergens Moisturizing Body Shampoo Refreshing Household Products: „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Amethyst „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Apricot Quartz „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Aquamarine „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Crystal „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Emerald „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Garnet „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Peridot „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Rose Quartz „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Sapphire „ Delta Gel Candles Gel Tub, Topaz „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Amethyst „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Apricot Quartz „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Aquamarine „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Crystal „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Emerald „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Garnet „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Peridot „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Rose Quartz „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Sapphire „ Delta Gel Candles Project Packs, Topaz „ Depend II Industrial Strength Adhesive „ Sprayway Economy Ink Anti-Skin No. 949 „ Suavitel Fabric Conditioner, Field Flower „ Suavitel Fabric Conditioner, Morning Sun „ Trim/Detail Adhesive (Kit with Activator)

Liquids/Creams/Lotions: „ Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer „ Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer, SPF 15 „ Avon Black Suede Cologne Spray „ Avon Imari Eau de Cologne Spray „ Gerber Diaper Rash Ointment with Oatmeal „ Johnsons Baby Bedtime Lotion „ Johnsons Baby Lotion, Aloe Vera & Vitamin E „ Johnsons Baby Lotion, Original „ Neutrogena Body Lotion-Sesame Formula „ Oil of Olay ProVital for Mature Skin Perfecting Moisturizer (Tinted Cream) „ Ponds Age Defying Complex, Delicate „ Ponds Age Defying Complex, Regular „ Ponds Age Defying Eye Cream „ Ponds Age Defying Prevent & Correct Lotion „ Revlon Eterna 27 Cream with Exclusive Progenitin „ Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Day „ Roc Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Night „ Suave Liquid Hand Soap, Antibacterial, with Extra Aloe „ Tone Hand and Body Lotion with Cocoa Butter „ Vaseline Intensive Care Foaming Creme Bath, Botanical Garden „ Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion, Dry Skin „ Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion, Water Resistant Moisturizing „ Vaseline Intensive Care Soft Petal Foaming Creme Bath „ Vaseline Intensive Care Solutions Manicure Lotion

Powders: „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Pressed Powder (Ethnic) „ CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder-Ethnic „ CoverGirl Fresh Look Pressed Powder „ CoverGirl Smoothers Pressed Powder

Shaving Products: „ Aft Pre-Electric Shave Lotion „ Nivea for Men Shaving Gel, Mild, Refreshing, Aerosol „ Nivea for Men Shaving Gel, Mild, Refreshing Gel

Sunscreen: „ Neutrogena Sunblock SPF 30-PABA Free

Toothpaste: „ Colgate Simply White Advanced Whitening Toothpaste

For additional information about products that might contain butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), go to the Household Product Database online (http:/householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.