Description

Ammonium Chloride is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula NH₄Cl. It is a versatile compound valued for its role as a nitrogen source and its unique chemical properties in various industrial processes. This product is essential for manufacturers in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, and food production, where consistent quality and reliable supply are critical.

Application

• Fertilizer & Agriculture: Used as a nitrogen source in compound fertilizers and as a starting material for other nitrogenous compounds.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an expectorant in cough medicines and as an electrolyte replenisher in saline solutions.
• Metallurgy: Serves as a flux in galvanizing, tinning, and soldering operations to clean metal surfaces.
• Food Industry: Approved as a food additive (E510) for use as a yeast nutrient in breadmaking and a flavoring agent in licorice.
• Laboratory & Analytical Chemistry: Used in buffer solutions, as a component in dry cell batteries, and in various qualitative inorganic analysis procedures.
• Textile & Leather: Acts as a mordant in dyeing processes and in the production of vinyl coatings and adhesives.
• Water Treatment: Utilized in cooling water systems to control pH and prevent scaling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	12125-02-9
Molecular Formula	NH₄Cl
Molecular Weight	53.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Sal Ammoniac; Ammonium Muriate; Darammon; Nushadir Salt; Salmiac; Ammoneric; Ammonium Chloratum; Muriate of Ammonia
EINECS	235-186-4

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Chloride is produced under a stringent quality management system. We offer various grades, including Technical, Food (FCC), and Pharmaceutical (USP/EP) grades, each meeting specific purity and safety requirements. All batches are tested against established specifications, and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to ensure traceability and compliance for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent caking and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NH₄Cl)	≥ 99.5%
pH (5% solution)	4.5 - 5.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.