Is tbhq safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Tbhq has been flagged by CSPI + iScience 2021 as a possible immune disruptor; linked to increased food allergy rates concern (HIGH risk level). onlyonlywholefood has found it in 0 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain tbhq?

We have identified 0 products containing tbhq. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlywholefood.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

High Concern

Tbhq

Flagged by CSPI + iScience 2021 as a possible immune disruptor; linked to increased food allergy rates concern

What it is

Tertiary butylhydroquinone -- a petroleum-derived antioxidant. A 2021 study linked it to increased food allergy rates. Banned in Japan.

No products in our database currently contain this ingredient.

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