A synthetic phenolic antioxidant used to delay rancidity in fats and oils, protect flavours and fragrances, and stabilise cosmetic, animal-feed, and polymer formulations against oxidative degradation.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C11H16O2
- Grades
- food grade (E320)food (E320)cosmetictechnicalFCCflakepowderpharma gradetechnical grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre drum · 500 kg big bag
- Synonyms
- butylated hydroxyanisole · BHA · tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole · 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol · E320 · 25013-16-5 · Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
- Appearance
- White to pale yellow waxy solid or flakes
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.