butylated hydroxyanisole
North Myrtle Beach
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.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-03 | 4555105 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 4555539 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | 4554983 | ND |
| 2020-02-04 | 4556707 | ND |
| 2020-05-04 | 4621174 | ND |
| 2020-05-04 | 4619917 | ND |
| 2020-08-10 | 4695326 | ND |
| 2020-08-10 | 4695330 | ND |
| 2020-08-10 | 4695307 | ND |
| 2020-08-10 | 4695293 | ND |
| 2020-11-02 | 4765608 | ND |
| 2020-11-02 | 4765614 | ND |