Ammonium sulfate

Agent Name
Ammonium sulfate
CAS Number
7783-20-2
Formula
H8-N2-O4-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Ammonium sulfate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Actamaster; Ammonium hydrogen sulfate; Ammonium sulfate; Ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4); Ammonium sulfate (2:1); Ammonium sulfate (solution); Ammonium sulphate; Diammonium sulfate; Diammonium sulphate; Dolamin; Mascagnite; Sulfatom ammoniya [Russian]; Sulfuric acid, diammonium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ammonium Compounds
Description
White solid that dissolves in water to produce an acidic solution; [CAMEO] Availble in solutions of 7%, 20%, and 40%; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used to produce aluminum ammonium sulfate, H2SO4, and viscose silk; Also used in fabrics and paper (flame proofing), tanning, galvanizing, protein fractionation, and fertilizer (commercial grade); [Merck Index] Also used as a food additive and water purification agent; [Hawley] Used as a dough strengthener at <0.15% for baked goods and at <0.1% for gelatins and puddings; [CFR: Food Substances Generally Recognized as Safe]
Comments
May cause diuresis (increased urination) if ingested in large amounts; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
Decomposes at 536 deg F; Very soluble in water; A very weak acid; VP = approximately zero; [CHEMINFO]
NFPA
will not burn

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