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Propane
What the research shows
Not enough
published research on this page yet
A gas that turns liquid when compressed.
It is used as a fuel for cooking, heating and vehicles.1
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- EU permitted
What expert reviews concluded
Expert panels that weigh all the research. Shown for context: the signal at the top does not count them.
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UN and WHO food additive experts (JECFA), 1979
No daily limit needed (“ADI not specified”, JECFA’s term for very low toxicity).
Regulatory status
Checked Sep 2026-
United States Permitted FDA 21 CFR 184.1655
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European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
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Canada Permitted Health Canada · Other Accepted Uses
Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating.
How we checkProducts
The 6 most-scanned of 49 products on Open Food Facts that list propane.
- Canola Oil Cooking Spray Kirkland Signature · 482 g 3 additives
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil Great Value · NET WT 7 OZ (198 g) 3 additives
- Cooking spray Kirkland · 454 g 2 additives
- Soft Curls Shaping Mousse Pantene 4 additives
- Bakers baking spray B&G Foods Inc · 5 OZ 4 additives
- Neon Hair Spray Unique · 4.5oz 133 ml 90 g 5 additives
References
- 1Propane. Wikipedia. Accessed September 26, 2026. CC BY-SA 4.0.