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Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-@2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol

Identification

Name:
Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-@2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Synonyms:
  • BHT
  • HIDROXITOLUENO BUTILADO
CAS:
128-37-0
EC/EINECS:
204-881-4
Molecular Formula:
C15-H24-O
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0841
Uses:
preservative

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

IARC Group
Grupo 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 40, SUPL. 7;1987)
IARC Notes
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Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 40, SUPL. 7;1987)
IARC Notes
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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. CoRAP ?

Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.

Year
2016
Member State
France
Initial grounds for concern
potential endocrine disrupter, wide dispersive use, exposure of sensitive populations, exposure of workers, high (aggregated) tonnage
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Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

Member State
France
Activity
Hazard assessment
Last update
2019-02-22T00:00:00
Scope
ED
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