Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tenox™ BHT Food Grade Antioxidant, Kosher
Chemical Synonym
BHT
Applications
Beverage ingredients
Food ingredients
Food preservatives
Personal care ingredients
Skin care ingredients
Product Description
Chemically, BHT is 2, 6 ditertiarybutyl-4-methyl phenol; commonly referred to as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). It has outstanding solubility in fats and oils and provides carry through effectiveness in baked foods. Used singly or with other Tenox™ antioxidants BHT imparts stability to cereals, fats, oils, and packaging materials.
Typical Properties
Property
Typical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight
220
Appearance
White granular crystal
Boiling Point
@ 733 mm Hg
265 °C
Melting Point
69.7 °C
Odor
Very slight
Solubility
in Ethanol
Soluble
in Lipids
Soluble
in Water
Insoluble
Form
Solid
Color
White to light tan
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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