Description

Chlorous Acid Ammonium Salt is an inorganic chemical compound primarily recognized for its potent oxidative properties. This compound is valued in industrial processes where a controlled, strong oxidizing agent is required for synthesis, bleaching, or disinfection. It serves as a critical intermediate or reagent for manufacturers in the water treatment, pulp and paper, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors, where its reactivity is harnessed for efficient process outcomes.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a selective oxidizing agent in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Water Treatment: Used in advanced oxidation processes for the disinfection and purification of industrial wastewater.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed as a bleaching agent for pulp, contributing to brightness and quality control.
• Textile Processing: Utilized in bleaching and desizing operations for natural and synthetic fibers.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a reagent in analytical chemistry and research for studying oxidation reactions.
• Disinfectant Formulation: A key component in the formulation of industrial-grade disinfectants and sanitizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorous Acid Ammonium Salt
CAS No.	60676-62-2
Molecular Formula	NH4ClO2
Molecular Weight	85.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Chlorite; Chlorous Acid, Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Chlorite Salt; NH4ClO2; Chlorite de ammonium; UNII-9P8M5B5979
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Quality Control

Our Chlorous Acid Ammonium Salt is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, reducing agents, and combustible substances. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, maintain segregation from organic materials and other fuels. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NH4ClO2)	≥ 98.0 %
Chlorate (ClO3-)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl-)	≤ 0.5 %
Water Content	≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

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