Butylated Hydroxyanisole
The antioxidant activity of BHT (Food Grade) can be transferred to baked products if it is used as an antioxidant in the shortenings used in their manufacture. BHT (Food Grade) acts as a synergist with BHA and mixtures of these antioxidants are commonly used for stabilizing fats and oils as given weight of the mixture imparts a greater stability to the fat or oil than would the same weight of BHT (Food Grade) or BHA if used individually. BHT (Food Grade) is a particularly good antioxidant for stabilizing meat, fish and bone meals. BHT (Food Grade) may be used, either alone or in combination with BHA, to stabilize edible tallows and fats, fish and fish liver oils, vitamins and essential oils. The maximum usage levels weight % of fat or oil as permissible by FDA and USDA are 0.02 and 0.01 respectively.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
Assay (as C11h16o2) (chromatographic) : 98.5% Min
3-tert.butyl-4-hydroxyanisole (3-bha) : 95.00% Min
Hydroquinone : 0.1% Max
Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone : 0.1% Max
Melting Range : 48º-63ºC
Sulphated Ash : 0.01% Max
Heavy Metals (as Pb) : 2 Ppm Max
Arsenic : 2 Ppm Max
Color Ingardner Scale (20% W/w Sol in Propylene Glycol) : Clear Soln <1 Unit Max
Physical Appearance : A White to Pale Yellow Solid (Crystal, Flake or Pastile) With A Waxy Appearance
Chemical : 2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxy-anisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-anisole
Cas Number : 25013-16-5
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Tbhq E 310 Butylated Hydroxyanisole