Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) PurTech Standard for GC

PurTech


Properties

Vapour pressure <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 878°F
Assay Purity >=99%
B pt. 265°C
M pt. 69-73°C
Density 1.048
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H410
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P391 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29071990
Flash point 127°C
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number 3077

Description

Application
HPLC suitable gas chromatography (GC) suitable

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a phenolic antioxidant used as a food additive. It is frequently added to dried cereals cooking oils and animal foods. BHT is also known to enhance the stability of pharmaceuticals fat-soluble vitamins and cosmetics