CAS 128-37-0, EC 204-881-4
Is 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4- methylphenol banned where you sell?
Also listed as 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, BHT, Butylated hydroxytoluene. 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.001 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2023.
From the consolidated text: 128-37-0 · 204-881-4 · a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products · a) 0,001 % b) 0,1 % c) 0,8 %
Annex III entry 325 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Toothpaste: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2023.
From the consolidated text: 128-37-0 · 204-881-4 · a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products · a) 0,001 % b) 0,1 % c) 0,8 %
Annex III entry 325 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.8 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2023.
From the consolidated text: 128-37-0 · 204-881-4 · a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products · a) 0,001 % b) 0,1 % c) 0,8 %
Annex III entry 325 (v3c) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Toothpaste: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: (a) Toothpaste (b) mouthwash (c) leave-on oral care products (d) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0.1% (b) 0.001% (c) 0.001% (d) 0.8%
Annex III entry 322 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.001 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: (a) Toothpaste (b) mouthwash (c) leave-on oral care products (d) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0.1% (b) 0.001% (c) 0.001% (d) 0.8%
Annex III entry 322 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.8 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: (a) Toothpaste (b) mouthwash (c) leave-on oral care products (d) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0.1% (b) 0.001% (c) 0.001% (d) 0.8%
Annex III entry 322 (v3d) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Limited
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For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.001 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2023.
From the consolidated text: 128-37-0 · 204-881-4 · a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products · a) 0,001 % b) 0,1 % c) 0,8 %
Annex III entry 325 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Toothpaste: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2023.
From the consolidated text: 128-37-0 · 204-881-4 · a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products · a) 0,001 % b) 0,1 % c) 0,8 %
Annex III entry 325 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.8 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2023.
From the consolidated text: 128-37-0 · 204-881-4 · a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products · a) 0,001 % b) 0,1 % c) 0,8 %
Annex III entry 325 (v3c) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
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- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Toothpaste: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: (a) Toothpaste (b) mouthwash (c) leave-on oral care products (d) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0.1% (b) 0.001% (c) 0.001% (d) 0.8%
Annex III entry 322 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Mouthwash and rinses: Limit 0.001 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: (a) Toothpaste (b) mouthwash (c) leave-on oral care products (d) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0.1% (b) 0.001% (c) 0.001% (d) 0.8%
Annex III entry 322 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.8 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: (a) Toothpaste (b) mouthwash (c) leave-on oral care products (d) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0.1% (b) 0.001% (c) 0.001% (d) 0.8%
Annex III entry 322 (v3d) · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
California
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Groups
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Records
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Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4- methylphenol, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
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No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4- methylphenol since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
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