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SPECIFICATION
OF BUTYL HYDROXY ANISOL (BHA)
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* SPECIFICATION |
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Chemical Name
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2 & 3 Tertiary Butyl - 4 Methoxy Phenol |
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Molecular Weight |
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180.24 |
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Melting Range °c |
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48 - 63 |
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Boiling Point °c (at 745 mmHg) |
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268.9 |
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Flash Point °c (Open Cup) |
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130 °c |
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Purity % wt. Min |
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99.0 |
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Heavy Metals as Pb (ppm Max) |
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10 |
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Arsenic as As (ppm Max) |
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3 |
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Residue on Ignition (wt % Max) |
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0.01 |
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Solubility gm / 100 gm Solvent @ 20 °c |
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Soyabean Oil > 30
Acetone > 25
Ether > 25
Cotton Seed Oil > 30
Water Nil
Methanol > 10
Propylene Glycol > 40 |
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Applications :
Established antioxidant for preservation of a variety of food products like Edible Oils, Fats, Meat Products, Flavours, Cosmetics, Vitamins, Waxes, Essential Oils, Tallow, Sausage, Chewing Gum base, Potatoes and Cereals and food packaging material.
Estimated Shelf Life : 1 year from the date of manufacturing.
Dosage :
100 ppm to 200 ppm depending on application (0.01 wt. % to 0.02 wt. %)
Packing :
5 kg and 10 kg Cartons.
25 kg fibre drums
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