butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Hurst
Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is used as a food preservative. The chemical is considered a possible human carcinogen and classified by the European Union as an endocrine disruptor.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-01-16 | A9A2550-01 | ND |
2019-01-16 | A9A2550-02 | ND |
2019-01-16 | A9A2550-03 | ND |
2019-04-17 | 35462451001SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-16 | 35482762001SEA3 | ND |
2019-07-16 | 35482762002SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-16 | 35482762003SEA2 | ND |
2019-07-16 | 35482762004SEA2 | ND |
2019-10-15 | 35505685001SEA4 | ND |