butylated hydroxyanisole
Des Plaines
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-09-23 | 41862702 | ND |
2018-09-23 | 41862705 | ND |
2018-12-02 | 42257701 | ND |
2018-12-04 | 42257601 | ND |
2019-03-04 | 43297201 | ND |
2019-03-04 | 43297301 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 44331901 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 44332001 | ND |