butylated hydroxyanisole
Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-09-30 | B9J0026-01 | ND |
2019-09-30 | B9J0026-02 | ND |
2019-12-18 | B9L2774-01 | ND |
2019-12-18 | B9L2774-02 | ND |
2020-03-17 | C0C2496-01 | ND |
2020-03-17 | C0C2496-02 | ND |
2020-06-17 | C0F2408-01 | ND |
2020-06-17 | C0F2408-02 | ND |