BUTYLATED HYDROXY ANISOLE B.H.A
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RXSOL-60-6604-120
Also known as
BUTYLATED HYDROXY ANISOLE B.H.A
It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive with the E number E320. The primary use for BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products.
The antioxidant butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) has been used since 1947 to prevent rancidity in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods. Experiments performed since 1982 have shown that BHA in the diet can cause tumors of the forestomach in rats and hamsters.
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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive with the E number E320.
The present assessment is based on data submitted by the applicant in the form of additional information to previous applications.
Abstract Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a waxy solid that 150 mg BHA/kg complete feed would be a safe dose for all animal species.
