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BUTYLATED HYDROXY ANISOLE (BHA)
CAS NO. 25013-16-5
EINECS NO. 246-563-8
Emperical Formula C H O11 16 2
Molecular Weight 180.25
Chemical Name
Tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxy Anisole,2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol
Specification
Test Specification Test Method
Appearance White to slightly yellow waxy flakes / powder with characteristic odour
Visual
Assay (2-BHA + 3-BHA) 98.50% Min. GC
Assay (3-BHA) 90.00% Min. GC
Identification Colour Test Visual
Residue on Ignition 0.05% Max. Muffle Furnace
Sulphated Ash 0.01% Max.
Physical Properties
Test Specification
Solubility Freely soluble in alcohol, propylene, glycol. Insoluble in water
Melting Pointo48 – 63 C
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BUTYLATED HYDROXY ANISOLE (BHA)
Retest Period
Ÿ 18 months from the date of manufacturing
Ÿ 10 kgs in cartonsŸ 25 kgs cartons / fibre drums
Packing
Ÿ To be stored at room temperature
Storage
Ÿ Antioxidant, Edible Fats & Food AdditivesŸ Cosmetics & Personal care
Applications
Heavy Metals
Arsenic 3 ppm Max.
Lead 2 ppm Max.
Mercury 1 ppm Max.
Iron 5 ppm Max.