Butylated hydroxy anisole is :

an anti-oxidant

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cleansing agent

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disinfectant

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an antihistamine

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The correct option is B an anti-oxidant
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole.

BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products.

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