Ammonium benzoate
Agent Name
Ammonium benzoate
CAS Number
1863-63-4
Formula
C7-H6-O2.H3-N
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Ammonii benzoas; Ammonium benzoate; Ammonium benzoicum; Benzoic acid, ammonium salt; Vulnoc AB; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
White solid; [Hawley] Semi-transparent crystals, soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to preserve glue and latex; as an industrial preservative for paper wrappers; for reducing curing time in vulcanization of rubber; as an expectorant used for chronic bronchitis; as an analytical reagent for various elements; as a urinary anti-infective; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye, skin, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB] May be harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: