BHA - Butylated Hydroxytoluene(BHT) & Butylated Hydroxyanisole(BHA) are chemical preservatives most commonly used in pet foods. "Known to be a carcinogen" [ 10th Report on Carcinogens] by the U.S. Department of Health.
butylated hydroxytoluene; a solid, white crystalline antioxidant used to retard spoilage of many foods; can be more toxic to the kidney than its nearly identical chemical cousin BHA.
(butylated hydroxytoluene), BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E) - antioxidants that help maintain the appeal and wholesome qualities of food by retarding rancidity in fats, sausages, and dried meats, as well as helping to protect some of the natural nutrients in foods, such as vitamin A.
utylated ydroxy oluene - an artificial preservative added to oils to siow down deterioration; it replaces vitamin E, which is removed during oil processing.
An antioxidant, preservative.
Potent synthetic oil-soluble antioxidant often used as a preservative against rancidity.
Synthetic Preservative permitted only at relatively low levels. Has been associated with liver damage, fetal abnormalities and metabolic stress. Also had questionable relationship with cancer
A toluene based preservative with antioxidant properties.
As A Treatment"...An FDA-approved preservative for food, oils and fats, this powerful antioxidant is mentioned in books such as Pearson and Shaw's Life Extension and Mann and Fowke's Wipe Out Herpes with BHT..."