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Is Argon vegetarian?

Argon

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Argon is a noble gas obtained from atmospheric air by fractional distillation, used as a propellant and packaging gas (E938) to protect food from oxidation, and as an inert gas in cosmetic aerosol products.

Also known as Argon gas, Noble gas argon
INCI name Argon
E number E938
INS number 938
CAS number 7440-37-1
EC number 231-147-0
CosIng ID 54501
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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