Chemical Properties
Ammonium benzoate NH4C7H5O2,white crystalline powder,soluble, formed by reaction of NH4OH and benzoic acid. Used (1) as a food preservative, (2) in medicine.
Uses
To preserve glue and latex.
Uses
Ammonium benzoate is used predominantly in industries which acts as a corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents . It is also used as paint additives and coating additives. Other consumer uses include cleaning and furnishing Care products, paints and coatings, personal care products, water treatment products. Ammonium benzoate is also used as chemical analysis reagents, in electronics industry, used for the production of electrolytic capacitors and also used in pharmaceutical industries. Used as adhesives, metal rust treatment and rubber additives.
General Description
A white crystalline solid. Soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used in medicine and as a food preservative.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
Avoid strong mineral acids and strong alkalis. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating and toxic ammonia gas and other nitrogen compounds or oxides of carbon may form in fires [USCG, 1999].
Health Hazard
Inhalation of dust may irritate nose. Contact with eyes causes irritation. Ingestion leads to nausea and vomiting.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating and toxic ammonia gas and other nitrogen compounds or oxides of carbon may form in fires.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion andintravenous routes. When heated to decomposition itemits toxic vapors of NOx and NH3.
Purification Methods
Crystallise it from EtOH. [Beilstein 9 IV 273.]
