Back to Antioxidants
PRODUCT NAME BUTYLATED HYDROXY ANISOLE(BHA)
Chemical Name 3 Tertiary Butyl – 4 Hydroxy Anisole
Empirical Formula C11H16O2
Molecular Weight 180.25
Trade Name BHA
C.A.S. No. 25013-16-5
Sr. No. Parameter Norms
1. Appearance White to Pale yellow solid (Crystal / Flake or Pastille) with waxy appearance.
2. Purity by HPLC (C11H16O2) 98.50% Min.
3. 3- Tert. Butyl-4- Hydroxy Anisole (3 – BHA) 95.00%
4. Melting Point 48° C – 63° C
5. Tert.Butyl Hydroquinone 0.1% Max
6. Arsenic (as AS) 3 ppm Max
7. Hydroquinone, % by mass 0.1% Max.
8. Heavy Metals (as Pb) 02 ppm Max
9. Sulphated Ash 0.01% Max.
  • Cosmetic especially lipstics and eye shadows
  • Butter, meats, cereals, chewing gums, backed foods
  • Snack foods, dehydrated potatoes, nuts etc.
  • Beverages
  • Edible fats and oils
  • Pharmaceuticals
25 Kgs Fiber drums/Paper Bags with inner liner
Dry & Cool (Ambient Tem. 25° C)
  1. When the container is intact   :          2 years from date of Manufacturing
  2.  When the container is open    :          Subject to external environment.