Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS)
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. TBHQ has an exceptional stabilising effect in unsaturated fats, particularly in polyunsaturated vegetable oils and in edible animal fats. TBHQ can also be widely used in essential oils, nuts, inedible animal fats, butterfat, packaged fried foods and food packaging materials such as Glassine and Paraffin wax.
Applications
- Used in edible oils and fats to prevent rancidity and maintain quality.
- Incorporated in processed foods such as snacks, chips, and baked goods to enhance shelf life
- Applied in cosmetic formulations containing oils and fats to prevent oxidation and spoilage.
- Used in pharmaceutical preparations as a stabilizer for oil-based formulations.
- Employed in industrial applications such as lubricants and biodiesel for antioxidant protection.
Advantages
- Prevents oxidation, extending shelf life of fats, oils, and oil-containing products.
- Maintains flavor, color, and nutritional quality in food and cosmetic products.
- Highly effective at low concentrations, making it cost-efficient.
- Stable under heat and light, suitable for processed foods and industrial applications.
- Versatile, applicable across food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products.
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation of fats and oils, extending shelf life. |
| Applications | Edible oils, processed foods (snacks, baked goods), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial oils/lubricants. |
| Advantages | Prevents oxidation, maintains flavor/color/nutrition, effective at low doses, stable under heat/light, versatile. |
| Chemical Type | Synthetic phenolic antioxidant |
| Main Function / Use | Oxidation prevention, shelf-life extension, flavor and color stabilization. |