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Is Hydrogen vegan?

Hydrogen

Vegan

Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, used in food processing as a packaging gas and in hydrogenation reactions. It is produced industrially by steam methane reforming or electrolysis of water.

Also known as Dihydrogen, H2, Molecular hydrogen
INCI name Hydrogen
E number E949
CAS number 1333-74-0
EC number 215-605-7
CosIng ID 86005
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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