chloropentafluoroethane
Function: Food Additive
E945 is the European food-additive number for chloropentafluoroethane. chloropentafluoroethane (E945) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E945 safe or restricted?
E945 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E945 vegan or vegetarian?
chloropentafluoroethane (E945) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Frequently asked questions about E945
- What is E945?
- E945 is the E-number for chloropentafluoroethane. chloropentafluoroethane (E945) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Is E945 vegan or vegetarian?
- chloropentafluoroethane (E945) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E945 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E945 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E945 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.