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BHT, Free Flow
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 free-flowing spherical particles.
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- Manufacturer: Sasol
- Product Line: Sasol BHT Antioxidant
- Product: Sasol BHT
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Food & Beverage | Lubricant Formulation | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics | Silicones
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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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
Discoloration or breakdown of plastics, coating, inks, and pigments
Polymers limited stability to light and high temperatures
FDA and Kosher clearances for use in food and food contact applications
Handling and mixing difficulties of traditional crystalline BHT products
Applications
Polyols, polybutylene, hydrocarbon resins, block copolymer elastomers, industrial fats, fatty acids, transmission fluids, lard, shortening, tallow, animal feeds, vegetable oils
Related Applications
Lubricant Formulation
Related Chemistries
Adhesives
Related End Markets
Elastomers
Lubricant Formulation
Metal Processing & Fabrication
Plastics
Silicones
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Related Processes
Elastomers
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