Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tenox™ BHA Food Grade Antioxidant, Kosher
Chemical Synonym
BHA
Applications
Beverage ingredients
Food ingredients
Food preservatives
Personal care ingredients
Pharmaceutical chemicals
Product Description
Chemically, BHA is a mixture of two isomers, 2-tertiary-butyl-4-hydroxy-anisole and 3-tertiary-butyl-4-hydroxy-anisole. This mixture is commonly referred to as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). It has outstanding solubility in fats and oils and is known for its carry through effect in baked foods. Tenox™ BHA imparts excellent stability to an array of food products, fats, oils, pet foods, vitamins, and packaging materials.
Typical Properties
Property
Typical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight
180.25
Appearance
White to slightly yellow solid
Boiling Point
@ 733 mm Hg
264-270 °C
Melt point
48-63 °C
Odor
Slight
Solubility
in Lipids
Soluble
in Water
Insoluble
in Ethanol
Soluble
Form
Waxy solid
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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