Butylated hydroxy toluene is a synthetic phenolic compound used primarily as an antioxidant and preservative in the food industry. It is used to prevent lipid oxidation in oils and fat-containing foods. Lipid oxidation is a generally complex set of free radical reactions that occur between oxygen and fatty acids. During this process, lipids undergo oxidative degradation. Although lipid oxidation is a problem in many different types of foods, it is the main cause of deterioration in quality, especially in fish.
Butylated hydroxy toluene is a lab-made chemical compound added to foods as a preservative. It is also used as medicine in humans. It is used to treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Butylated hydroxytoluene and its residues, used as inert antioxidant ingredients in pesticide formulations for animal application, appear harmless when used in accordance with good agricultural practices. This compound, used as a chemical preservative in foods for human consumption, animal pharmaceuticals, feed, and similar products, is generally considered safe by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practices. Approximately 40 countries worldwide have approved the direct or indirect use of butylated hydroxytoluene as a food additive.
Engineering controls, standard work practices, and the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, are recommended to prevent worker exposure to highly butylated hydroxytoluene. Essentially, occupational exposure to butylated hydroxytoluene in air should not exceed the threshold limit value set for 8 hours.
Butylated hydroxy toluene is a widely used and ubiquitous chemical as an antioxidant in different foods. It is so common that an acceptable daily intake for the chemical has been established. Chronic butylated hydroxy toluene administration has been determined to trigger lung cancer of urethane. High doses of butylated hydroxytoluene have been found to cause liver damage in rats.
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