E-number database
Packaging gases and propellants
Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and hydrocarbon propellants are Halal. They do not certify the food they protect.
| E-number | Codex INS | Name | Ruling |
|---|---|---|---|
| E290 | INS 290 | Packaging gases and propellants (nitrogen, CO₂, nitrous oxide, propane) | Halal |
| E938 | INS 938 | Argon | Not yet reviewed |
| E939 | INS 939 | Helium | Not yet reviewed |
| E941 | INS 941 | Nitrogen | Not yet reviewed |
| E942 | INS 942 | Nitrous oxide | Not yet reviewed |
| E943a | INS 943a | Butane | Not yet reviewed |
| E943b | INS 943b | Isobutane | Not yet reviewed |
| E944 | INS 944 | Propane | Not yet reviewed |
| E948 | INS 948 | Oxygen | Not yet reviewed |
| E949 | INS 949 | Hydrogen | Not yet reviewed |