| Agent Name |
Ammonium sulfate |
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| CAS Number |
7783-20-2 |
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| Formula |
H8-N2-O4-S |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Actamaster; Ammonium hydrogen sulfate; Ammonium sulfate; Ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4); Ammonium sulfate (2:1); Ammonium sulfate (solution); Ammonium sulphate; Diammonium sulfate; Diammonium sulphate; Dolamin; Mascagnite; Sulfatom ammoniya [Russian]; Sulfuric acid, diammonium salt; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Ammonium Compounds |
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| Description |
White solid that dissolves in water to produce an acidic solution; [CAMEO] Availble in solutions of 7%, 20%, and 40%; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to produce aluminum ammonium sulfate, H2SO4, and viscose silk; Also used in fabrics and paper (flame proofing), tanning, galvanizing, protein fractionation, and fertilizer (commercial grade); [Merck Index] Also used as a food additive and water purification agent; [Hawley] Used as a dough strengthener at <0.15% for baked goods and at <0.1% for gelatins and puddings; [CFR: Food Substances Generally Recognized as Safe] |
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| Comments |
May cause diuresis (increased urination) if ingested in large amounts; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Decomposes at 536 deg F; Very soluble in water; A very weak acid; VP = approximately zero; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM SULFATE
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