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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tenox™ TBHQ Food Grade Antioxidant, Kosher


Chemical Synonym
  • TBHQ
Applications
  • Beverage ingredients
  • Food ingredients
  • Food preservatives
  • Personal care ingredients

Product Description
Eastman Tenox™ TBHQ is highly refined tertiary-butylhydroquinone. Tenox™ TBHQ food-grade antioxidant was developed for use in stabilizing various oils, fats, foods, and cosmetics against oxidative deterioration, thus retarding development of rancidity in these products and extending shelf life. TBHQ is the most effective antioxidant for highly unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats. TBHQ shows no discoloration when used in the presence of iron and produces no discernible odor or flavor when added to various oils, fats, and foods. It has good solubility in food fats and oils and can be combined with other antioxidants such as Tenox™ BHA to produce highly effective antioxidant combinations.

Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight166.22
AppearanceWhite to light tan powder
Boiling Point 
     @ 760 mm Hg300 °C
Melting Point≥ 126.5 °C
OdorVery slight
Assay99 wt % min.
FormSolid
ColorWhite 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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