Butylated Hydroxyanisole
CAS Number
25013-16-5Synonym
Antioxyne B; BHA; Butylhydroxyanisole; Tert-butylhydroxyanisole; Tert-butyl-4-methylphenol; Embanox; Tenox BHA
Occurrence/Use
Antioxidant and preservative in fat-containing food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, and petroleum products
Cancer Potency Information
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 5.7 E-8 |
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.0 E-4 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.0 E-4 |
| Comments/References: |
CDHS 1990. Risk Specific Intake Level for BHA.
Note: This value was used as the basis of the No Significant Risk Level that was adopted for the purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). It is based on a risk assessment by the Office of Scientific Affairs of the Department of Toxic Substances Control or on a risk assessment by the U.S. E.P.A. RCHAS staff will provide background information on the value. |
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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| Date of Listing: |
Safe Harbor Levels
| Cancer |