Ammonium carbonate
CAS number: 506-87-6, 8000-73-5, 10361-29-2
Industry claims used in: chocolate covered candy, baked goods, caramel, wine, gelatin and puddings
Possible physical or functional effects: Leavening agents; pH control agents
Properties: industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (IV, mouse) 96 mg/kg; poison by subcutaneous and IV routes; heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of NOx and NH3