Additives
Hydrogen (E949): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Packaging Gas
Used as a packaging gas in very limited applications. Safe at the trace levels involved in food use.
- Category
- Packaging Gas
- Typically used in
- Specialist packaging applications
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK
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Products
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