Colourless, odorless gas, 1 litre of which weighs about 1.98 g at 0° and 760 mm of mercury.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| European Union | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Philippines | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Austria | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Belgium | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Cyprus | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Denmark | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Estonia | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Finland | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| France | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Germany | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Greece | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Hungary | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Ireland | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Italy | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Latvia | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Lithuania | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Malta | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Netherlands | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Poland | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Portugal | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Romania | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Slovakia | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Slovenia | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Spain | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Sweden | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| Australia | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
| New Zealand | Approved | Carbon dioxide |
E290 - Carbon dioxide: Propellant, coolant, derived from lime manufacture; may increase the effect of alcohol; typical products are wine, soft drinks, confectionary.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E290 - Carbon dioxide: Reproductive and neurotoxicity,teratogen, possible links to infertility, on NIH hazards list
Propellants
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