butylated hydroxyanisole
City of San Jose - EVG/EDV/COY
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2018-03-12 | 1803838-001C | ND |
2018-03-12 | 1803838-002C | ND |
2018-03-12 | 1803838-003C | ND |
2018-03-12 | 1803838-004C | ND |
2018-06-04 | 1806234-001C | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1809400-004C | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1809400-002C | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1809400-001C | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1809400-003C | ND |
2018-12-03 | 1812182-001C | ND |