Tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)

Description
tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) occurs as a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in alcohol and in ether, but it is practically insoluble in water.

Application
TBHQ is an oil-soluble antioxidant that can prevent or delay the oxidative deterioration of fats and oils in food. As a food additive, TBHQ has been used in more than 20 countries including the United States. TBHQ was approved in China in 1992 for oil and fat-containing foods, dried fish products, biscuits, instant noodles, canned fat-containing foods, preserved meat products, etc.

Storage & Transportation:It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.