Ammonium Bicarbonate – Food Grade – Leavening Agent

Description

Ammonium Bicarbonate is a high-purity compound widely used in food, industrial, and cleaning applications. It serves as a key leavening agent in baking and confectionery processes, ensuring light and fluffy textures in baked goods. With its eco-friendly decomposition properties, it is also a preferred choice for industrial cleaning, buffering, and chemical synthesis.

Applications of Ammonium Bicarbonate – High-Quality Food and Industrial Grade

Food Industry

• Leavening Agent:
  • Used in baking for cookies, crackers, and biscuits to provide a light and fluffy texture without leaving residual flavor.
• Food Additive:
  • Improves the texture, stability, and consistency of processed foods.
• Confectionery:
  • Utilized in making light, crispy candies and other sweet treats.

Cleaning Solutions

• Industrial Cleaning:
  • Effectively removes grease, grime, and deposits in industrial equipment.
  • Commonly used in brewery and beverage equipment cleaning for its eco-friendly decomposition properties.

Chemical Industry

• Buffering Agent:
  • Maintains pH stability in chemical formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis:
  • Acts as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, ceramics, and catalysts.

Agriculture

• Fertilizer Component:
  • Provides nitrogen to the soil, enhancing crop growth and productivity.
• Soil Conditioning:
  • Used as an eco-friendly alternative to adjust soil alkalinity.

Laboratory Applications

• Reagent:
  • Used in analytical procedures for the preparation of ammonium salts.
• Buffer Preparation:
  • Provides stability for laboratory experiments and chemical processes.

Textile and Dye Industry

• Fabric Treatment:
  • Used in processing and dyeing textiles to ensure color fastness and improve fabric quality.

Environmental Applications

• Air Pollution Control:
  • Used in reducing emissions in certain industrial processes.

Pulp and Paper Industry

• Processing Aid:
  • Helps improve paper quality during the pulping and bleaching stages.

Storage Instructions:

• Cool, Dry Environment: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent premature decomposition.
• Temperature Control: Maintain storage temperature below 25°C (77°F) to ensure stability.
• Sealed Containers: Keep the product in its original, airtight packaging or transfer it to moisture-resistant, resealable containers after opening.
• Ventilation: Ensure storage in a well-ventilated area to avoid the accumulation of released gases.
• Separation: Store away from acids, strong oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

Handling Instructions:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Wear gloves, safety goggles, and a dust mask when handling to prevent skin contact and inhalation of dust.
• Minimize Dust Formation:
  • Handle gently to avoid the creation of airborne dust, which may cause irritation.
• Safe Transfer:
  • Use clean, dry tools and equipment to transfer the product safely.
• Spill Management:
  • Sweep up spills promptly using dry, non-sparking tools. Dispose of waste according to local regulations.
• Hygiene Practices:
  • Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in the work area.

Precautions During Use:

• Avoid exposing the product to high temperatures (above 60°C) as it will decompose into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water.
• Ensure proper ventilation during use to manage any released gases.