IUPAC Name
Azanium;hydroxide
Cas Number
1336-21-6
HS Code
2825.90.50
Formula
H5NO
Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Common Names
Ammonium Hydroxide Solutions, Aqua Ammonia Solutions, Ammonia Aqueous, Ammonia Water
Packaging
(700@ 25 kg drums, 17.5 MT,20’ FCL), (25 kg Jerry Can), (30 kg Jerry Can), (210,220 kg HDPE Drum), (24CBM ISO tanks)
Detergent Industry
Ammonium hydroxide is one of the components of cleaning agents, and is included in many window cleaning formulas.
Waste Water Treatment
Ammonium hydroxide is commonly used to produce chloramine, which is a disinfectant. Chloramine is popular due to its ability to remain active in stagnant water pipes longer, reducing the risk of waterborne infections.
Food Industry
Ammonium hydroxide is used as a food activity to regulate the pH levels in food. Its food grade version is classified as safe by the Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA). Due to its ability to regulate the pH, ammonium hydroxide is effective as an antimicrobial agent.
Food Industry
In the food production, ammonium hydroxide and other ammonia-containing substances are frequently utilized. Ammonium hydroxide is declared safe (or "generally recognized as safe" or GRAS) by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules for use as a leavening agent, a pH control agent, and a surface-finishing agent in food with no restrictions other than current good manufacturing practice.
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