Description

Ammonium Bicarbonate is a white, crystalline inorganic salt widely used as a versatile processing agent. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to decompose cleanly into gaseous products upon heating, making it an effective and residue-free leavening and pH regulator. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable and compliant raw materials. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent requirements of global B2B customers.

Application

• Food Industry: As a leavening agent in baked goods (e.g., cookies, crackers) where rapid gas release at low temperatures is required.
• Pharmaceuticals: As an excipient and a source of ammonia in chemical synthesis within API manufacturing.
• Fire Extinguishers: As a component in dry powder fire extinguishers (Class B and C fires).
• Chemical Synthesis: As a buffering agent and a mild source of ammonia in various organic and inorganic reactions.
• Textile & Leather: As a neutralizing agent and pH buffer in dyeing and tanning processes.
• Ceramics & Plastics: As a blowing agent in the production of foamed plastics and ceramics.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry and as a calibration standard.
• Agriculture: As a nitrogen source in certain fertilizer formulations and soil treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Bicarbonate
CAS No.	1066-33-7
Molecular Formula	NH₄HCO₃
Molecular Weight	79.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate; Acid Ammonium Carbonate; Carbonic Acid, Monoammonium Salt; Baker's Ammonia; Hartshorn; Volatile Salt; ABC; E503(ii); Monoammonium Carbonate
EINECS	213-911-5

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Bicarbonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and industrial standards, ensuring suitability for food, pharmaceutical, and technical applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging away from moisture sources to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep separated from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NH₄HCO₃)	Min. 99.0%
pH (5% Solution)	7.5 - 8.5
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.003%
Sulfate (SO₄)	Max. 0.005%
Non-Volatile Matter	Max. 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 5 ppm
Iron (Fe)	Max. 5 ppm

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