Identification

Namehelium
IUPAChelium
CAS Number7440-59-7
EINECS231-168-5
FDA UNII206GF3GB41
Molecular FormulaHe
Molecular Weight4.00260200
MDL NumberMFCD00011031
Nikkaji NumberJ3.101A

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices184.1355
JECFA Food AdditiveHelium
DG SANTE Food Additiveshelium
FDA Mainterm (SATF)7440-59-7 ; HELIUM
FDA RegulationFDA PART 184 -- DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
logP (o/w) 0.280
Soluble in water, 2.5 mg/L @ 21C (exp)

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryprocessing aids
Recommendation for helium usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for helium flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

Synonyms

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