Butylated hydroxyanisole PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Properties

Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 18.5 ºC
Autoignition temp. 599 °F
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.4910
B pt. 264-270°C
M pt. 58-60 °C
Density 1.050 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H411
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P391 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29095090
Flash point >230 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It is widely applied in the food industry cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to stabilize fats and oils by slowing down oxidative degradation.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to act as an antioxidant that extends shelf life and maintains product quality by preventing rancidity.

General Description
butylated hydroxyanisole is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant that appears as a white to pale yellow waxy solid and is commonly used to prevent oxidation.