Ammonium chloride
CAS number: 12125-02-9
Synonyms: Sal ammoniac; Salmiac; Ammonium muriate
Industry claims used in: baked goods, candy, gravy and sauces
Possible physical or functional effects: Dough strengtheners; Flavor enhancers; Leavening agents; Processing aids; Other
Properties: industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1650 mg/kg; TLV (fume) 10 mg/m³ of air; poison by subcutaneous, IV and intramuscular routes; severe eye irritant; heated to decomp., emits very toxic fumes of NOx, Cl¯, and NH3