Ammonium Bicarbonate

AKA “1066-33-7, Ammonium hydrogencarbonate, Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, Monoammonium carbonate, Carbonic acid, monoammonium salt, Acid ammonium carbonate, Ammonium acid carbonate, Ammonium hydrogencarbonat, Ammonium bicarbonate (1:1)”

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Ammonium bicarbonate

AKA: 1066-33-7, Ammonium hydrogencarbonate, Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, Monoammonium carbonate, Carbonic acid, Monoammonium salt, Acid ammonium carbonate, Ammonium acid carbonate, Ammonium hydrogencarbonat, Ammonium bicarbonate (1:1)

Ingredient · Buffering · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Clean

Ammonium bicarbonate appears as a white crystalline solid having the odor of ammonia. Soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other ammonium compounds, in food processing, and for other uses.

Solubility Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol

Formula

CH5NO3

Mol. Weight

79.06

CAS #

1066-33-7

Form

Powder

State

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Functions

Buffering

Stabilizes pH

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Used as a leavening agent in baking since the 18th century; adapted for cosmetic use in the 20th century as a pH buffer and gentle exfoliating agent. Also known as ammonium hydrogen carbonate.