Аммония бензоат

Химические свойства

Ammonium benzoate NH4C7H5O2,white crystalline powder,soluble, formed by reaction of NH4OH and benzoic acid. Used (1) as a food preservative, (2) in medicine.

Использование

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.

Общее описание

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.

Реакции воздуха и воды

Water soluble.

Профиль реактивности

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].

Угроза здоровью

Inhalation of dust may irritate nose. Contact with eyes causes irritation. Ingestion leads to nausea and vomiting.

Пожароопасность

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating and toxic ammonia gas and other nitrogen compounds or oxides of carbon may form in fires.

Профиль безопасности

Poison by ingestion andintravenous routes. When heated to decomposition itemits toxic vapors of NOx and NH3.

Методы очистки

Crystallise it from EtOH. [Beilstein 9 IV 273.]