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(2,6
di-tertiary-butyl-p-cresol (BHT))
(KOSHER) “NON-STAINING” ANTIOXIDANT
CHARACTERISTICS:
Westco BHT is a versatile antioxidant that acts as a
stabilizer and processing aid in natural and
synthetic elastomers, polymeric materials, subject
to oxidation, packaging materials, waxes,
insecticides, synthetic lubricants, paints, etc.
Westco BHT meets FDA specifications as an addition
to a variety of food products, packaging, and other
materials coming in contact with food products.
It
retards oxidation in animal, vegetable and mineral
oils, fats, greases and products containing these
materials. Westco BHT is Kosher Certified.
STORAGE STABILITY
WESTCO BHT is stable over long periods of time when
stored under normal (below 77o), dry
conditions, unopened, in the original container.
In prolonged storage the material may yellow
slightly. Activity of the product is
unaffected.
SPECIFICATIONS:
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Appearance
White to Colorless Crystals |
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Melt Point |
*69.0
ºC min |
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Assay |
*99.0% min. |
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Residue on ignition (Ash
content) |
*0.01% max. |
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Moisture |
*0.1% Max |
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Free Phenol |
*0.02% max. |
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Sulfate (as SO4) |
0.002% max. |
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- Heavy Metal |
40 ppm max. |
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- Arsenic |
1 ppm max. |
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Specific Gravity |
1.03 |
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* Actual data will be reported on Certificate of
Analysis |
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