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Is Octafluorocyclobutane vegan?

Octafluorocyclobutane

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Octafluorocyclobutane is a synthetic fluorocarbon gas used as a propellant in food packaging.

Also known as Freon C318, RC 318
E number E946
INS number 946
CAS number 115-25-3
EC number 204-127-4
Last reviewed 11 July 2026

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