p-tert-butylphenol
Where is p-tert-butylphenol found?

p-tert-butylphenol is a formaldehyde resin found in adhesives. Products such as shoes, handbags, belts, watchstraps, glues, varnishes, lacquer resins, motor oil additives, rubber antioxidants, printing inks, masonry sealant, insecticides, deodorants, and commercial disinfectants could contain this substance.

How can you avoid contact with p-tert-butylphenol?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1-Hydroxy-4-tert-butylbenzene
• 2-tert-Butylphenol
• 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol
• 4-t-Butylphenol
• 4-tert-Butylphenol
• AI3-00126
• Butylphen
• Caswell No. 130E
• EINECS 202-679-0
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 064113
• NSC 3697
• PTBP
• Phenol, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
• Phenol, p-(tert-butyl)-
• Ucar butylphenol 4-T
• Ucar butylphenol 4-T flake
• p-terc.Butylfenol
• p-terc.Butylfenol [Czech]
• p-tert-Butylphenol

What are some products that may contain p-tert-butylphenol?
Household Products

• Lacquers
• Motor oil
• Printing inks
• Varnishes
Deodorants