Is Dichlorodifluoromethane vegan?
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane is a synthetic chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) formerly used as a propellant gas in food packaging, now largely phased out due to ozone depletion concerns.
| Also known as | CFC-12, Freon 12, R-12 |
|---|---|
| E number | E940 |
| INS number | 940 |
| CAS number | 75-71-8 |
| EC number | 200-893-9 |
| Last verified | Needs verification (help us verify this ingredient) |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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