TBHQ (Tert Butyl Hydroquinone) is a synthetic food grade antioxidant used for stabilising various oils, fats and foods against oxidative deterioration, thus retarding development of rancidity in these products and considerably increasing their shelf and storage life.
MEHQ is used as polymerization inhibitor in the manufacturing of Acrylics, Methacrylics, other Acrylates , Vinyl Acetate Monomer [VAM], Styrene Monomer and in unsaturated polyesters etc.
BHT is 2, 6 ditertiarybutyl-4-methyl phenol commonly referred to as butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT). It has outstanding solubility in fats and oils and provides carry through effectiveness in baked foods.
BHT Technical Grade is a white or yellowish, crystalline antioxidant and belongs to the group of non-staining, sterically hindered phenol. Technical Grade is mainly used in fuels, lubes, printing inks and biodiesel applications.