Additives
Helium (E939): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Packaging Gas / Propellant
Inert noble gas with limited food use. Not absorbed by the body. Safe.
- Category
- Packaging Gas / Propellant
- Typically used in
- Specialist packaging applications
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
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Products
Products containing Helium
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