| Agent Name |
Ammonium benzoate |
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| CAS Number |
1863-63-4 |
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| Formula |
C7-H6-O2.H3-N |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Ammonii benzoas; Ammonium benzoate; Ammonium benzoicum; Benzoic acid, ammonium salt; Vulnoc AB; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Benzoic Acid Derivatives |
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| Description |
White solid; [Hawley] Semi-transparent crystals, soluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to preserve glue and latex; as an industrial preservative for paper wrappers; for reducing curing time in vulcanization of rubber; as an expectorant used for chronic bronchitis; as an analytical reagent for various elements; as a urinary anti-infective; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
An eye, skin, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB] May be harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
NFPA flammability code = 1; [MSDSonline] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM BENZOATE
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