| FEMA | N/A |
| CAS | 7440-59-7 |
| EINECS | 231-168-5 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
| CoE Number | N/A |
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| Odor | N/A |
| Flavor | N/A |
| Material Notes | helium. a noble gas with the atomic symbol he, atomic number 2, and atomic weight 4.003. it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is not combustible and does not support combustion. it was first detected in the sun and is now obtained from natural gas. medically it is used as a diluent for other gases, being especially useful with oxygen in the treatment of certain cases of respiratory obstruction, and as a vehicle for general anesthetics. (dorland, 27th ed) Food processing aid |