# 2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol)

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid4020870
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Antioxidant, Fragrance, Heat stabilizer, polymerization initiators / inhibitors / catalysts>polymerization inhibitors
Identifier: DTXSID4020870

> 2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) is used as antioxidant / fragrance. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 151 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance, Other direct contact consumer goods. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 151 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance, Other direct contact consumer goods.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 151 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance, Other direct contact consumer goods. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Fragrance, Heat stabilizer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._