butylated hydroxyanisole
Purdue University Water Works
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 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-09-25 | U8I0057-01 | ND |
2018-09-25 | U8I0057-02 | ND |
2018-09-25 | U8I0057-03 | ND |
2018-09-25 | U8I0057-05 | ND |
2018-09-25 | U8I0057-06 | ND |
2018-10-16 | U8I0057-04 | ND |
2019-03-26 | U9C0019-01 | ND |
2019-03-26 | U9C0019-02 | ND |
2019-03-26 | U9C0019-03 | ND |
2019-03-26 | U9C0019-04 | ND |
2019-03-26 | U9C0019-05 | ND |
2019-03-26 | U9C0019-06 | ND |