What is it? Butylated compounds are chemicals that are widely used as preservatives in food and in a variety of personal care products that contain oil to keep them from going rancid and to maintain color, flavor and odor. These chemical ingredients, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), are linked to some very serious… Continue reading What’s on Your Label? A Closer Look at Butylated Compounds
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What’s on Your Label? A Closer Look at DEA, MEA and TEA
What is it? DEA, MEA and TEA are ethanolamine compounds. These compounds are clear, thick, viscous liquids that have an ammonia like smell. They are used to adjust the PH level of products, as fragrances and as emulsifying agents. When these chemicals are used in conjunction with certain preservatives that break down into nitrogen, they… Continue reading What’s on Your Label? A Closer Look at DEA, MEA and TEA