Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Eastman Tenox BHA Antioxidant

Eastman Tenox BHA Antioxidant is a food-grade butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) antioxidant from Eastman’s Tenox series, widely used to prevent lipid oxidation in fats, oils, and processed foods. It offers excellent thermal stability and synergistic effects with other antioxidants like TBHQ or citric acid, ensuring extended shelf life and flavor preservation in snacks, baked goods, and meat products.
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Features Of Eastman Tenox BHA Antioxidant

  1. Highly effective primary antioxidant based on butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), providing strong radical-scavenging activity.

  2. Excellent thermal stability, maintaining efficacy during high-temperature processing of polymers and food-contact materials.

  3. Low volatility and low migration tendency, ensuring long-term performance in demanding applications.

  4. Regulatory-compliant for use in food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics under FDA 21 CFR §182.3173 and EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.

  5. Synergistic with secondary antioxidants such as phosphites and thioesters, enhancing overall stabilization systems.

Typical Applications Of Eastman Tenox BHA Antioxidant

  1. Fatty foods and edible oils to prevent rancidity and extend shelf life.

  2. Polyolefins (e.g., polypropylene, HDPE, LDPE) for wire & cable insulation and automotive components.

  3. Food-contact packaging films, laminates, and containers requiring FDA-compliant stabilization.

  4. Pharmaceutical excipients and lipid-based drug delivery systems requiring oxidative stability.

  5. Cosmetic formulations containing unsaturated oils or sensitive actives vulnerable to autoxidation.

Specifications Of Eastman Tenox BHA Antioxidant

Chemical TypeButylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), mixture of 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol and 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
Product FormWhite to light tan crystalline flakes or powder
AppearanceFree-flowing, odorless to faint phenolic odor
Primary ApplicationsFood preservation, polymer stabilization, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics
Key FeaturesRadical scavenger, heat-stable, low-volatility, synergistic with other antioxidants
BenefitsExtends product shelf life, maintains color and odor integrity, supports regulatory compliance
SolubilitySoluble in ethanol, acetone, vegetable oils; slightly soluble in water
Storage ConditionsStore in cool, dry place under inert atmosphere; protect from light and moisture


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