butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Binghamton
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2018-08-09 | A8H1909-01 | ND |
2018-08-09 | A8H1909-02 | ND |
2018-11-30 | A8L0477-01 | ND |
2018-11-30 | A8L0474-01 | ND |
2019-02-25 | 7080777006SEA3 | ND |