Lab Chemical
BUTYLATED HYDROXY TOLUENE B.H.T
Product code RXSOL-60-6604-121
BUTYLATED HYDROXY TOLUENE B.H.T
Description
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is a lab-made chemical that is added to foods as a preservative. People also use it as medicine. BHT is used to treat genital herpes and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Some people apply BHT directly to the skin for cold sores.
Application
Application
BHT is listed by the NIH Hazardous Substances Data Bank under several categories in catalogues and databases, such as food additive, household product ingredient, industrial additive, personal care product/cosmetic ingredient, pesticide ingredient, plastic/rubber ingredient and medical/veterinary/research.
Precautions
Precautions