butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Edinburg
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-12-11 | B8L1509-01 | ND |
2018-12-11 | B8L1509-02 | ND |
2019-03-12 | B9C1558-01 | ND |
2019-03-12 | B9C1558-02 | ND |
2019-07-08 | B9G1287-01 | ND |
2019-07-08 | B9G1287-02 | ND |
2019-09-10 | B9I1773-01 | ND |
2019-09-10 | B9I1773-02 | ND |