Tenox™ TBHQ food-grade antioxidant is 100% tertiary-butylhydroquinone powder. It has high efficacy in highly unsaturated vegetable oils and edible animal fats.
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Tenox™ TBHQ (tertiary-butylhydroquinone) and solutions have excellent solubility in fats and oils and carry through effectiveness in frying applications. TBHQ is an alternative or supplement to oil hydrogenation for increased oxidative stability in various oils, fats, foods, and cosmetics; thus retarding development of rancidity in these products and extending shelf life.
Product Specifications
Physical state: Solid Typical color: White to light tan Melting point: 126.5-128.5°C Odor: Very slight
Primary Chemistry: tertiary-butylhydroquinone
Features & Benefits
TBHQ is the most effective Tenox™ antioxidant for highly unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats Effective carry-through from frying oils Stable at high temperature Safe at effective concentrations Excellent stability to finished foods Effective in low concentrations No effect on odor or taste of end product No discoloration when used in the presence of iron Food grade Kosher TBHQ can be combined with other antioxidants such as Tenox™ BHA to produce highly effective antioxidant combinations TBHQ an be used with Tenox™ BHA and/or BHT in meat and poultry products to provide maximum protection while maintaining USDA regulatory compliance TBHQ can be used independent or combined with other antioxidants to impart stability to fats and oils
Problems Solved
Product deterioration from oxidation
Applications
Edible fats Fish oils Fish products Frying oils Margarine Nuts Poultry fats Vegetable oils Deodorants Skin care Body care Face and neck care Lip care Foot care Hair colorant Hair treatments Hair styling Color cosmetics Bar soap Bath additives Fragrance
Tenox™ grades feature a base chemistry of tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), or butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), and are also available as blends.
Eastman Tenox™ antioxidants inhibit the rancidity of creams and lotions for a variety of personal care products including skin care, sun care, hair care, color cosmetics, fragrances, and antiperspirants and deodorant.