Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-064F
Date: 01/08/2025
BUTYLHY DROXYTOLUENE
CAS Nº
128-37-0
EC/EINECS Nº
204-881-4
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| CHEMICAL NAME | 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C15H24O |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 220.16 g/mol |
| INCI NAME | BHT |
| FOOD ADDITIVE | E 321 |
| RAW MATERIALES USED ON PROCESS | Phenol and Isobutylene |
| ORIGEN | Synthetic |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia – Europa |
| CATEGORY | 1b. 1. Technological additives b) Antioxidants |
| CODE | E 321 |
| SPECIES or CATEGORIES of ANIMAL | All species or categories of animals except dogs. |
| APPEARANCE | Solid substance: in form of flakes, dust crystals, powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| ASSAY | ≥ 99.80 % | USP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤ 0.10% | Internal Method |
| SULPHATED ASHES | ≤ 0.002% | Internal Method |
| MELTING POINT | 69-71 ºC | Internal Method |
| OTHER SUBSTANCES:_x000D_ Alkylphenol | ≤ 0.1% | Internal Method |
| PHENOL CONTENT | Complies | Internal Method |
| COLOR (ALPHA) (sol.13% ethanol) | ≤ 30 | Internal Method |
| SPECTROMETRY | Complies | R 231/2012 |
| PHENOLIC IMPURITIES | ≤ 0.5% | Internal Method |
| SPECIFIC ABSORPTION IN ETHANOL | Complies | R 231/2012 |
| SOLUBILITY | Insoluble in water and propane- 1,2-diol; Freely soluble in ethanol | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤ 10 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC | ≤ 3 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤ 2 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | ≤ 1 ppm | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Feed raw material.
Product according to the Reg. (EU) Nº 2022/1104 modified the Reg. (EU) No 68/2013.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the Dir. (EU) No 2009/32.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Product complies with the Reg. (UE) No 231/2012 on food additives.
Free CMR product.
Free SVHC substances.
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers, store in a cool, dark place, away from light.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications EP and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product according to the Reg. (EU) Nº 2022/1104 modified the Reg. (EU) No 68/2013.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 2023/915.
Free Pesticides product conforms to the Reg. (CE) No 396/2005.
Residual Solvents Free product conforms to the Dir. (EU) No 2009/32.
Producto NO ha sido Irradiado according to the Dir. (EU) 1999/3CE.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Product complies with the Reg. (UE) No 231/2012 on food additives.
Free CMR product.
Free SVHC substances.
STORAGE: Keep in tightly closed containers, store in a cool, dark place, away from light.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications EP and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
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