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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Hygroscopic plate-like crystals that are used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=flame | + | Hygroscopic plate-like crystals that are used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=flame%20retardant flame retardant] on [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=textile textiles] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=paper paper] products. Ammonium sulfamate is also used as a weed killer and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide] and is effective for killing moss on [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=concrete concrete]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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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 | ||
| − | * | + | * 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 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
Revision as of 06:25, 24 July 2013
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
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in ethanol, glycerol, glycol formamide.
| Composition | NH4OSO2NH2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7773-06-0 |
| Melting Point | 130 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 96.0789 |
| Boiling Point | 160 (dec) |
Hazards and Safety
Nonflammable. Inhalation and contact cause irritation, burns, and allergic reactions.
LD50 = 3900 mg/kg. Decomposes at 160C.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- 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