Benzophenone & Butylated Compounds

1. Benzophenone
&
Butylated Compounds

2. Benzophenone
• The benzophenones are a group of aromatic ketones that have both
pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
• They have UVB and some UVA absorbing properties and act like optical
filters to block out harmful UV rays.
• They may be used in a sunscreen product to reduce skin damage and to retard
photodegradation or extend shelf life in toiletries and plastic surface coatings

3. Benzophenone
• Lip balm
• Nail polish
• Foundations
• Baby sunscreens
• Fragrance
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Hair spray
• Moisturizers
Found in
• Ultraviolet curing agent
• Flavor ingredient
• Fragrance enhancer
• Perfume fixative
• As an additive for plastics
• Coatings
• Adhesive formulations
Used in

4. Benzophenone
Side Effects
• Skin cell damage
• Genotoxicity/developmental toxicity
• Reproductive toxicity
• Endocrine disrupting compound
• Neurotoxicity

5. Benzophenone
How to avoid benzophenone allergy?
• Read product labels and avoid products that contain benzophenone or any
of its derivatives.
• Ask pharmacist for advice and a suitable alternative.
• Dermatologist may have further specific advice.

6. Butylated Compounds
• Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
• Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

7. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
• Butylated hydroxyanisole is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two
isomeric organic compounds.
• BHA is primarily used as an antioxidant and preservative in food, cosmetics,
food packaging and animal feed.
• Especially lipstick and eye shadow.

8. Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
 Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a lipophilic organic compound,
chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant
properties.
 used as a preservative in both food and personal care products.
 Human respiratory irritant

9. HEALTH CONCERNS
Organ System
Toxicity
Developmental &
Reproductive
Toxicity
Cancer
Irritation
Endocrine
Disruption