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Butane

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How we decide

A flammable gas that turns to liquid easily.

It is mixed with propane to make liquefied petroleum gas.

Written from English Wikipedia1

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • EU permitted

Regulatory status

Checked Sep 2026

Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating. A country appears here once we've found this ingredient on its official list.

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Products

The 2 most-scanned of 25 products on Open Food Facts that list butane.

  • Dermoplast Pain Relieving Spray Dermoplast 2 additives
  • Butter flavour non-stick cooking spray Compliments 4 additives

References

  1. 1Butane. Wikipedia. Accessed September 26, 2026.