This Standard applies to butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), a food additive, obtained by distillation and recrystallization of the product of alkylation reaction using p-cresol and isobutylene as raw materials with an acidic catalyst (concentrated sulfuric acid or p- toluenesulfonic acid).
Basic Data
Standard ID
GB 1886.388-2025 (GB1886.388-2025)
Description (Translated English)
National food safety standard - Food additive - Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
Sector / Industry
National Standard
Classification of Chinese Standard
X40
Word Count Estimation
10,191
Date of Issue
2025-09-02
Issuing agency(ies)
National Health Commission; State Administration for Market Regulation
