BHT

Butylated Hydroxy Toluene is a non-staining, hindered phenolic antioxidant commonly used in a wide variety of applications including plastics, elastomers, petroleum products, and food. Available in several physical forms, including crystalline.

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Manufacturer: Sasol
Product Line: Sasol BHT Antioxidant
Product: Sasol BHT
Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Food & Beverage | Lubricant Formulation | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics | Silicones
Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States

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Overview
Specifications
Features & Benefits
Problems Solved
Applications

Overview

Sasol's Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) is a food grade, low molecular weight, hindered phenolic antioxidant that reduces degradation initiated by heat, light, and time in organic materials. BHT is the most prevalent and approved antioxidant in the world.

Specifications

Appearance: White crystal
Specific Gravity @ 60 °F: 1.01
Flash Point (Closed Cup): 245 °F
Bulk Density: 37.5 lb/ft³
Purity: 99% minimum
Freezing Point: 156.56 °F
Color, Molten (APHA): 50 maximum
Ash, Residue on Ignition: 0.002% maximum
Arsenic: 3 ppm
Heavy Metals as Lead: 10 ppm
Molecular Weight: 220.34 g/mol
Soluble: Methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, benzene, methyl ethyl ketone, petroleum ether, mineral oil, linseed oil, lard
Insoluble: Sodium hydroxide, water
Primary Chemistry: Butylated Hydroxy Toluene

Features & Benefits

Food grade
Kosher and Halal certified

Problems Solved

Degradation and discoloration of plastics, coating, inks, and pigments
Poor stability of polymers when exposed to high temperatures and UV light
FDA and Kosher approvals for use in food and food contact applications

Applications

Polyols, polybutylene, hydrocarbon resins, block copolymer elastomers, industrial fats, fatty acids, transmission fluids, lard, shortening, tallow, animal feeds, vegetable oils

Related Applications

Adhesives