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Is Hydrofluorocarbon 227ea vegan?

Hydrofluorocarbon 227ea

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Hydrofluorocarbon 227ea, also known as heptafluoropropane or apaflurane, is a colourless, odourless synthetic gaseous halocarbon used as a propellant and fire suppression agent.

Also known as 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane, Apaflurane, FM-200, Heptafluoropropane, HFC-227, HFC-227ea, Propane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoro-
INCI name Hydrofluorocarbon 227ea
CAS number 431-89-0
EC number 207-079-2
CosIng ID 56417
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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