butylated hydroxyanisole
City of Milpitas
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2019-03-20 | 201903220125 | ND |
2019-05-15 | 201905170292 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 201906210342 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 201906210343 | ND |
2019-09-11 | 201909170673 | ND |
2019-09-11 | 201909170672 | ND |
2019-12-18 | 201912200219 | ND |
2019-12-18 | 201912200218 | ND |