butylated hydroxyanisole
Ocean Pines
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.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-18 | A8I2918-01 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8I2918-03 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8I2918-02 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8I2918-04 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | A8I2918-05 | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 9033202-01C | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 9033202-02C | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 9033202-03C | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 9033202-04C | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 9033202-05C | ND |