1. Butylated Hydroxytoluene is a general phenolic antioxidant, which is usually used as a food antioxidant, and stabilizer to delay food spoilage in food-grade plastic and food packages.

2. It can also be used as an antioxidant in various lubricants, gasoline, paraffin, and various crude oil to prevent the increase of acid rate and viscosity. The recommended amount will be 0.1%-1.0%.