Cosmetics & Personal Care Products:
Used as an antioxidant in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and sunscreens to prevent rancidity of oils.
Stabilizes fragrances and essential oils in perfumes and deodorants.
Helps prevent the degradation of vitamins and colorants in formulations.
Common in hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners to protect oils from oxidation.
Pharmaceutical Industry:
Added to pharmaceutical ointments and tablets to preserve active ingredients.
Prevents oxidation in vitamin and nutrient formulations.
Food Industry (regulated use):
Acts as a food preservative to prevent rancidity in fats, oils, and packaged foods (when approved by local regulations).
Industrial Applications:
Used as a stabilizer in rubber, plastics, and petroleum products to prevent oxidation and degradation.