CALCHEM TBHQ
High-purity antioxidant for reliable food, cosmetic, feed, and industrial formulations.
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a high-purity synthetic phenolic antioxidant supplied as a white crystalline powder. With a minimum assay of 99.0%, it is widely used to help improve oxidation stability in products that are susceptible to degradation from exposure to air and heat. Its controlled impurity profile and consistent quality support reliable manufacturing and formulation processes across multiple industries. TBHQ is commonly selected where dependable antioxidant performance and consistent product quality are important for production efficiency and shelf-life management.
Product Identification
| CAS | 1948-33-0 |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystallized powder |
| Assay | 99.0% Min |
| t-butyl-p-benzoquinone | 0.2% Max |
| 2,5-di-butylhydroquinone | 0.2% Max |
| Hydroquinone | 0.1% Max |
| Lead | 2 mg/kg Max |
| Toluene | 0.0025% Max |
| Ultraviolet absorbance | Pass |
| Melting point | 126.5 - 128.5 |
Why Choose Our CALCHEM TBHQ
Consistent Quality for Reliable Manufacturing
TBHQ is produced to a controlled quality specification that supports consistent manufacturing and formulation processes. Its high purity and defined physical characteristics help manufacturers maintain dependable production performance and product consistency.
- White crystalline powder
- Suitable for demanding manufacturing processes
- Supports consistent batch-to-batch quality
Supporting Oxidation Stability
TBHQ is widely recognized for helping improve oxidation stability in products that are sensitive to deterioration caused by oxygen exposure. Its effectiveness makes it a valuable ingredient in a variety of manufacturing applications where product stability is important.
- Helps improve oxidation stability
- Supports product quality during storage
- Suitable for oxidation-sensitive formulations
- Reliable performance across various applications
Formulation Flexibility Across Industries
TBHQ is utilized across a broad range of industries requiring dependable antioxidant performance. Its versatility allows manufacturers to incorporate it into suitable formulations while maintaining consistent processing and quality standards.
- Suitable for multiple manufacturing sectors
- Compatible with diverse formulation requirements
- Supports efficient production processes
- Widely accepted industrial antioxidant
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Flexible Grades to Meet Your Requirements
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
- Technical assistance in selecting the appropriate grade
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Applications
Supporting Edible Oil and Fat Stability
TBHQ is widely used as an antioxidant in edible oils and fats to help reduce oxidation during processing and storage. Its effectiveness contributes to maintaining product quality and extending oxidative stability in food manufacturing.
Reliable Ingredient for Processed Food Manufacturing
TBHQ is incorporated into a variety of processed food formulations where oxidation control is important. It helps manufacturers maintain product quality and stability throughout production, storage, and distribution.
Antioxidant for Animal Feed Formulations
TBHQ is used in selected animal feed formulations to help protect fats and oils from oxidative degradation, supporting product stability during storage and transportation.
Supporting Cosmetic and Personal Care Manufacturing
TBHQ may be used in certain cosmetic and personal care formulations where antioxidant properties help protect oxidation-sensitive ingredients and contribute to formulation stability.
Reliable Antioxidant for Industrial Formulations
TBHQ is utilized in selected industrial formulations where oxidation resistance is important for maintaining raw material quality and processing consistency.
Enabling Specialty Chemical Applications
TBHQ is also used in specialty chemical manufacturing and research applications where a high-purity antioxidant is required to support controlled chemical processes and product development.