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Specification

Concerning Product:
Article number 128370IRL
Trade name / designation / denomination Butylhydroxytoluol (BHT), food
CAS number 128-37-0
Other names / synonyms•1,4-dihydroxybenzene; •2,6-DI-tert-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYMETHYL PHENOL; •2,6-DI-tert-BUTYL-4-METHYLPHENOL; •2,6-Di-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol; •2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol; •2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; •2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; •2,6-ditert-butyl-4-methylphenol; •3,5-Di-tert-4-butylhydroxytoluene (BHT); •3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene;
EC number204-881-4
Customs tariff number / CN code / TARIC29071990
Molecular weight [g / mol]220,35
FormulaC15H24O
Warning
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Avoid release to the environment. IF IN EYES: Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.


Parameter Specification Unit

Organoleptic test
Appearance white crystalline solid (@ 20° C)
Colour (30% solution in aceton) ≤ 30 APHA
Odour generally odourless (@ 20° C)

Physical parameter
Refraction index ≤ 1,4859
Density (20°C) ≤ 1,048 g/cm³
Flash point ≤ 119 °C
Loss on drying ≤ 0,12 %
Boiling range ≤ 265 °C
Solubility in fats and oils: soluble
Solubility in Water: insoluble
Vapour pressure (@ 133 °C) ≤ 11 mm Hg
Vapour pressure (@ 71 °C) ≤ 0,27 mm Hg

Identity
Assay ≥ 99,8 %
Melting Point (identity) 69  –  71 °C

Impurities
Residue on ignition ≤ 0,002 %

Regulatory information:

Allergens statement: There is no presence of ingredients causing allergies or intolerances, with reference to the Annex II of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011.

GMO statement: The product is not derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO) and falls outside the scope of Regulations (EC) 1829/2003 and 1830/2003, its use does not trigger GMO labelling in that framework.

Irradiated Status: Non-irradiated

Registration status: The product is an approved food additive according to Regulation (EC) 1333/2008, including amendments. (Local) relevant regulations should always be observed, with respect to specific applications, restrictions and necessary declarations. Antrancine BHT is in compliance with the food additives specification as laid down in Regulation (EU) 231/2012.


Supplemental information:

Shelf life: 24 month

Note: The product is Kosher and Halal certified and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Storage conditions: In a cool place (15 - 25 ° C) in closed container.

Regional origin: EU

Usage: Applications
Examples are fats and oils for professional manufacture of heat-treated foods, animal oils and fats, food supplements and chewing gum. As levels are restricted and as the authorisation might be restricted to certain subapplications within the aforementioned areas, please observe the relevant legislation.

Directions of use and use levels
Add the product into fat or oil of 60 °C while stirring until the product is completely dissolved. Avoid entrapping air. Recommended in-use concentration in fats and oils is 50–100 ppm (50– 100 g per metric ton), higher levels are authorised in some other applications. Please refer to Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 and relevant national legislations for the maximum in-use levels and other relevant rules.

The product is an antioxidant suitable to protect a variety of food products against oxidative deterioration.


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Waltrop, 05. Jun. 2020
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