butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Leander
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-10-31 | Q1974641001 | ND |
2019-10-31 | Q1974641002 | ND |
2020-01-28 | Q2002971001 | ND |
2020-04-22 | Q2016019001 | ND |
2020-04-22 | Q2016019002 | ND |
2020-07-29 | Q2029580001 | ND |
2020-07-29 | Q2029580002 | ND |