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Ammonium CarbonateĀ is used as a leavening agent and also as smelling salt. It is also known as baker's ammonia and was a predecessor to the more modern leavening agents baking soda and baking powder. It is a component of what was formerly known as sal volatile and salt of hartshorn.
Molecular Formula: NH4HCO3NH2COONH4
Molecular Weight: 157.13
Ammonia (NH3): <31.49%
Chloride (Cl): <0.0005%
Sulphate (SO4): <0.001%
Phosphate (PO4): <0.001%
Iron (Fe): <0.00011%
Residue on Ignition (as SO4): <0.055%
Heavy metals (as Pb): <0.0001%
Hazard Phrases: Harmful if swallowed.
Prec Phrases: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
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