butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Madison
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-12-09 | 35517521001SEA1 | ND |
2019-12-09 | 35517521002SEA1 | ND |
2019-12-09 | 35517521003SEA1 | ND |
2019-12-09 | 35517521004SEA1 | ND |
2020-12-07 | 35597051001SEA2 | ND |
2020-12-07 | 35597051002SEA2 | ND |
2020-12-07 | 35597051003SEA2 | ND |
2020-12-07 | 35597051004SEA2 | ND |