FAQs
 
 
 
 
Which Tenox antioxidant is most effective in lipstick to inhibit oxidation of castor oil?
 
An oxidative stability test conducted at Eastman showed that Tenox TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) and Tenox PG (propyl gallate) are about equally as effective in castor oil; and both are much more effective than either Tenox BHA or Tenox BHT. However, Tenox PG can form deeply-colored complexes with metal ions (copper and iron). So unless your formulation is metal-free, we suggest using Tenox TBHQ.