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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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Hygroscopic plate-like crystals that are used as a [[flame%20retardant|flame retardant]] on [[textile|textiles]] and [[paper|paper]] products. Ammonium sulfamate is also used as a weed killer and [[fungicide|fungicide]] and is effective for killing moss on [[concrete|concrete]]. | Hygroscopic plate-like crystals that are used as a [[flame%20retardant|flame retardant]] on [[textile|textiles]] and [[paper|paper]] products. Ammonium sulfamate is also used as a weed killer and [[fungicide|fungicide]] and is effective for killing moss on [[concrete|concrete]]. | ||
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sulfamic acid monoammonium salt; AMS; Amcide; Ammate [DuPont]; ammonium amidosulfonate; ammonium amidosulphate | sulfamic acid monoammonium salt; AMS; Amcide; Ammate [DuPont]; ammonium amidosulfonate; ammonium amidosulphate | ||
| − | [ | + | == Risks == |
| + | * Nonflammable. | ||
| + | * Inhalation and contact cause irritation, burns, and allergic reactions. | ||
| + | * LD50 = 3900 mg/kg. Decomposes at 160C. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/96850.htm MSDS] | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
Soluble in water, ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in ethanol, glycerol, glycol formamide. | Soluble in water, ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in ethanol, glycerol, glycol formamide. | ||
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| − | | 160 (dec) | + | | 160 C (dec) |
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: Entry # 589 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: Entry # 589 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:36, 26 April 2022
Description
Hygroscopic plate-like crystals that are used as a Flame retardant on textiles and Paper products. Ammonium sulfamate is also used as a weed killer and Fungicide and is effective for killing moss on Concrete.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sulfamic acid monoammonium salt; AMS; Amcide; Ammate [DuPont]; ammonium amidosulfonate; ammonium amidosulphate
Risks
- Nonflammable.
- Inhalation and contact cause irritation, burns, and allergic reactions.
- LD50 = 3900 mg/kg. Decomposes at 160C.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water, ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in ethanol, glycerol, glycol formamide.
| Composition | NH4OSO2NH2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7773-06-0 |
| Melting Point | 130 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 96.0789 |
| Boiling Point | 160 C (dec) |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: Entry # 589
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996