Ammonium carbonate, PurReagent Plus, Meets analytical specification of NF, Ph. Franc., FCC

PurReagent


Synonym:  Hartshorn salt
Linear Formula:  C4H8O2
Molecular Weight:  88.11 g/mol
CAS Number: 506-87-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 69 hPa (20 °C)
Water Solubility 320 g/l (20 °C)
M pt. > 59 °C
Density 0.9 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H319
Precautionary Statement  P280,P301 + P330 + P331,P305 + P351 + P338,P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29130090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature

Description

Application
Ammonium carbonate is used in baking smelling salts pharmaceuticals fire extinguishers dyes and laboratory chemical processes.

Purpose
The main purpose of Ammonium carbonate is to act as a leavening agent that releases gases to make baked goods light and porous and it is also used to produce ammonia for industrial and medical uses.

General Description
Ammonium carbonate has a strong ammonia smell dissolves easily in water and decomposes on heating to release ammonia gas carbon dioxide and water vapor.