Food Additives
Nitrogen
An inert gas used as a packaging gas and propellant in food products to displace oxygen and extend shelf life. It prevents oxidative spoilage in packaged snacks, coffee, and processed foods, and is also used for cryogenic freezing.
An inert gas used as a packaging gas and propellant in food products to displace oxygen and extend shelf life. It prevents oxidative spoilage in packaged snacks, coffee, and processed foods, and is also used for cryogenic freezing.
- CAS
- 7727-37-9
- EC / EINECS
- 231-783-9
- Formula
- N2
- HS Code
- 280430
- Food Code
- E941
- Grades
- food grade (E941), compressed gas, liquid nitrogen
- Synonyms
- nitrogen, E941, N2, 7727-37-9
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled