BHA- ▸ Food: antioxidant/oxidation inhibitor and preservative
- ▸ Animal feed: antioxidant stabilizer for fats and fat-soluble vitamins
- ▸ Cosmetics: antioxidant ingredient
- ▸ Industrial: stabilizer for essential oils, paraffin, and polyethylenes
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to Butylated Hydroxyanisole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA, CAS 25013-16-5) is a phenolic antioxidant. Established uses include service as an oxidation inhibitor and preservative in foods, animal feeds, and cosmetics, and as a stabilizer for essential oils, paraffin, fats, and polyethylenes. Supplied in bulk to food, feed, and industrial manufacturers.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 246-563-8
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (CAS 25013-16-5) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for cancer, listed 1 Jan 1990. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Antioxidants & Stabilizers for Plastics (Plastics & Polymers)
- Antioxidants for Rancidity in Oils, Fats & Fried Snacks (Food & Beverage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) used for?
BHA (CAS 25013-16-5) is a phenolic antioxidant. It is used as an oxidation inhibitor and preservative in foods, animal feeds, and cosmetics, and as a stabilizer for essential oils, paraffin, fats, and polyethylenes.
What grades of BHA do you supply?
This material is offered to USP-NF, FCC, and Kosher specifications for food, feed, and industrial manufacturers. Confirm the exact grade and certification you require when requesting documentation.
What is the CAS number and HS code for BHA?
BHA is CAS 25013-16-5, molecular formula C11H16O2. It typically classifies under HS heading 290950; we confirm the destination-specific code on the quote.
How is bulk BHA packaged and what is the minimum order quantity?
We supply BHA in bulk industrial packaging for food, feed, and industrial use. Packaging options and MOQ are confirmed per order; request a bulk quote with your target volume.
Can you provide a CoA, SDS, and Kosher certificate for BHA?
Yes. A Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, and Kosher certification are available with shipment. Specify your application so we route the correct documentation.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)?
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (CAS 25013-16-5) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 246-563-8).