(Neutralizing Agent / Leavening Agent)
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Ammonium Carbonate, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the food industry.
Our cutting-edge technology ensures the production of high-quality Ammonium Carbonate, meeting the highest standards for performance and consistency.
Application: MOLCARB™ NH4 is primarily used as a leavening agent in the baking industry, particularly in the preparation of cookies, crackers, flatbreads, and biscuits, where it decomposes upon heating to release carbon dioxide and ammonia, creating a light texture. It also finds secondary use as a neutralizing agent or acidity regulator in certain food processing applications, although it is less commonly employed than other pH adjusters.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 8000-73-5 |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a white powder or as hard, white or translucent masses |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) When heated, a sample volatilizes without charring, and the vapor is alkaline to moistened litmus paper. (B) The solution effervesces. |
| 3 | Solubility | 1 g dissolves slowly in about 4 mL of water. |
| 4 | Chloride | Not more than 0.003%. |
| 5 | Lead | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| 6 | Sulfate | Not more than 0.005%. |
| 7 | Nonvolatile residue | Not more than 0.05% |
| 8 | Assay | Not less than 30.0 % and not more than 34.0 % of NH3 |
MOLCARB™ NH4 is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 5 years. Store in tight, light-resistant containers, preferably at a temperature not exceeding 30°.
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