butylated hydroxyanisole
Bloomington
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-11-26 | 4132226 | ND |
2019-01-16 | 4175857 | ND |
2019-04-17 | 4263868 | ND |
2019-05-21 | 4303113 | ND |
2019-05-21 | 4303094 | ND |
2019-07-24 | 4363917 | ND |