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Butane
Propellents

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Description

Butane is an inert natural gas produced from petroleum. As a food additive, butane is used as a propellant in aerosol spray cans for vegetable oil-based aerosol cooking sprays and water-based emulsion cooking sprays.


Common Uses

Used as a propellant in aerosol spray cans for vegetable oil-based aerosol cooking sprays and water-based emulsion cooking sprays.


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