butylated hydroxyanisole
Quantico Marine Base-Mainside
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-04-30 | 3924304 | ND |
2018-05-08 | 3931206 | ND |
2018-07-25 | 4000968 | ND |
2018-07-25 | 4001079 | ND |
2018-10-22 | 4097905 | ND |
2018-10-22 | 4097897 | ND |
2019-01-29 | 4185300 | ND |
2019-01-29 | 4185296 | ND |