Is BHT Vegan?
May 27, 2007 | Category Coal Tar Ingredients, Vegan Ingredients |
Q: Is BHT Vegan?
A: Yes. BHT, or butylated hydroxytoluene, is chemically manufactured with the reaction of p-cresol with isobutylene.
P-cresol is an alcohol present in coal tar, which comes from bituminous coal, which is formed from peat, a plant source. Isobutylene is a type of hydrocarbon, composed only of carbon and hydrogen.