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Existing as white or light mahogany crystalline powder, Tert-Butyl Hydroquinone (TBHQ) has a very special thin fragrance. Tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) is a vital product of our food additives and food ingredients. It is almost insoluble in water (about 5 ‰), but is soluble in ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl ester, aether and vegetable oil, lard, and so on. Tert-butyl hydroquinone plays the role of antisepsis for most of the oils, especially vegetable oil. It will not change color when meets iron and copper, but it will turn into pink when there is alkali.
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Identification | Complies |
Content(C10H14O2) | ≥99% |
Pb | ≤0.001% |
ARSENIC | ≤0.0003% |
T-butyl-Benzoquinone | ≤0.2% |
2,5-Di-t-butyl-hydroquinone | ≤0.2% |
Hydroquinone | ≤0.1% |
Toluene | ≤0.0025% |
Melting Point | 126.5~128.5 |
Applications of TBHQ
● cotton seed oil |
● Animal Fats & Lards ● Citrus and other Essential Oils ● Palm Olein ● Palm Kernel ● Rice Bran Oil ● Lemon Oil ● Orange Oil ● Peppermint Oil ● Tallow (Beef) ● Lard ● Butter Fat (Anhydrous) |
● Peanut Paste (Butter) |
Foodchem International Corporation, located in Shanghai City, is specialized in manufacturing and supplying food additives and food ingredients. Our carrageenan, agar agar and konjac gum are produced by our factory situated in Hainan Province, where we also manufacture high quality functional blends for the meat processing industry (injection brines, tumbling and cutting agents, emulsifiers). We also offer blends of sweeteners, thickeners and stabilizers for the dairy, soft food and soft drinks industries.
We also supply products including acidulants, amino acids, antioxidants, flavor enhancers, nutritional supplements, preservatives, proteins, phosphates, sweeteners, thickeners, vitamins, spices and plant extracts.
We offer our customers the possibility to prepare blends and mixes according to their special requirements and instructions.
Foodchem will offer you the best quality products, timely shipment and most competitive prices all the time.
Foodchem International Corporation is the growing force in food additives. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
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