Product Specification 

SUBSTANCE: Ammonium Bicarbonate 

CHEMICAL FORMULA: NH4HCO3

 Molecular weight : 79.06

Synonyms : Ammonium hydrogen carbonate. 

Bulk density : 0.85 kg/dm3 approx. 

pH (20°C, 5%) : 8.0 approx.

Water solubility : increases with the temperature according to the following table: 

t °C                    g NH4HCO3 /100 g soln                                                                       

10t °C                       13.9 

20t °C                       17.8 

30t °C                        22.1 

40t °C                        26.8

50t °C                        31.6

60 0t °C                      37.2

Notice : contains anti-caking agent magnesium carbonate (E504i).

 Qualitative Characteristics

Appearance of the product fine white crystalline powder 

Assay % NH4HCO3 > 99.3 

Magnesium carbonate % MgCO3 < 0.55 

Non-volatile matter % < 0.55 

Chloride mg/kg as Cl < 30 

Sulphate mg/kg as SO4 < 30 

Iron mg/kg as Fe < 3 

Heavy metals mg/kg as Pb < 3 

Arsenic mg/kg as As < 1 

Lead mg/kg as Pb < 1 

Cadmium mg/kg as Cd < 1 

Mercury mg/kg as Hg < 0.1 

The product complies specifications of: Regulation EU 231/2012 (food additives), FCC XII (2020) The indicated values are intended as determined according to our standard analysis methods.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION COMPONENT:

CAS-No.: 1066-33-7

EC-No.:  213-911-5

Acute Health Effects

Inhalation: Prolonged exposure may cause irritation. Prolonged inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation.

Skin contact: Skin contact with large amounts of dust may cause mechanical irritation. Prolonged contact causes skin irritation, especially if skin is moist. Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of small amounts of solid form material is not expected to cause injury. This material is harmful orally and can cause adverse health effects or death in significant amounts.

Eye contact: May cause slight irritation to eyes.

 EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES 

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Ingestion: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.