BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
INCI: BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 2000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 2000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 2000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1200 mg/kg bw/day | oral | hamster | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 2000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 250 mg/kg bw/day | oral | dog | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1200 mg/kg bw/day | oral | hamster | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 125 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 250 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS_DB |
Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Expert Verdict
Tier 4 — High Risk / Data Gap
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) safe in cosmetics?
Tier 4 — High Risk / Data Gap The EU classifies BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database. This ingredient has been reviewed by sccs.
Is BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) allowed in the EU?
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) do in cosmetics?
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) functions as: Antioxidant that prevents lipid oxidation in oil-phase formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25013-16-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
What is the NOAEL for BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) is 2000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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