Ammonium Chloride
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SKU
A1101
Ammonium Chloride
Description | ![]() Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 4371014 Ammonium chloride is a white crystalline solid that is odorless. It is commonly used as a buffer solution. It is used in the manufacture of fireworks, safety explosives and smokes. Also used to control pH levels in chemical production, to produce sodium carbonate, as a fertilizer, in electronics and in metallurgy. Also used as a flux for cleaning, as a flavoring agent, as an expectorant in cough medicine and as a systemic acidifying agent. It is widely used as an electrolyte in zinc-carbon batteries. It has application in leather industries for dyeing, tanning, textile printing and to luster cotton. |
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Chemical Synonym | Sal Ammoniac |
SKU | A1101 |
Appearance/Form | Granular |
CAS No. | 12125-02-9 |
Property 1 | ACS |
Formula | NH 4 Cl |
Handling and Storage | Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation of combustible dusts. The potential for combustible dust formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing occurs. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
Molecular Weight | 53.49 |
MP | 340 °C (644 °F) |
Storage | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
Transport Information | DOT (US) UN number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Ammonium chloride) Reportable Quantity (RQ): 5000 lbs Poison Inhalation Hazard: No IMDG Not dangerous goods IATA Not dangerous goods |