butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Spokane
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 | 10 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-01-30 | 180130032-002 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 180130032-004 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 180130032-006 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 180130032-008 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 180130032-010 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 180717080-001 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 180717080-003 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 180717080-005 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 180717080-007 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 180717080-009 | ND |