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.