AMMONIUM CHLORIDE is an acid-forming salt that can help correct situations in which the blood contains too little chloride or is too alkaline (basic). This can occur following vomiting, suctioning (removal) of stomach contents, use of diuretics (water or fluid pills), or with certain stomach disorders. Ammonium chloride also causes mild diuresis (removal of excess salts and water through increased urination) and makes the urine more acidic. Generic ammonium chloride injections are available.

Ammonium Chloride: Industrial Applications

• Ammonium chloride is sold in blocks at hardware stores for use in cleaning the tip of a soldering iron and can also be included in solder as flux.
• Other uses include a feed supplement for cattle, in hair shampoo, in textile printing, in the glue that bonds plywood, as an ingredient in nutritive media for yeast, in cleaning products, and as cough medicine.
• Ammonium chloride is also used for contact explosives, diuretic and systemic acidifying agent. It is used in the treatment of severe metabolic alkalosis, to maintain the urine at an acid pH in the treatment of some urinary-tract disorders or in forced acid diuresis.
• Biological applications include using it as a nitrogen source for microbiological growth of organisms.

 

Ammonium Chloride: Grades Available
At Sulaksh Chemicals Ammonium Chloride is available in different grades as following details.

Grades Available
CaCl2 74%	Fused(Lumps)	Powder
CaCl2 94%	Fused(Lumps)	Powder

 

Ammonium Chloride: Reactions

• Ammonium chloride appears to sublime but this process actually involves decomposition into ammonia and hydrogen chloride gas:
  - NH4Cl -> NH3 + HCl
• Ammonium chloride may be reacted with a hydroxide base, e.g. sodium hydroxide, to release ammonia gas:
  - NH4Cl + NaOH -> NH3 + NaCl + H2O

 

Ammonium Chloride: Handling and Storage
Prior to working with Ammonium Chloride you should be trained on its proper handling and storage.

• Handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust, mist, or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Discard contaminated shoes.

• Storage

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area.

 

Ammonium Chloride: Safety & Environment
Safety & Environment is the first requirement. Since Ammonium Chloride is classed as an 'irritant', it is necessary to observe certain elementary precautions. These include:

• Don’t place the skin in prolonged contact with any of its solutions.
• Use water, preferably lukewarm, to thoroughly rinse any part of the body affected by this product.
• Wear gloves made from rubber or plastic.
• Avoid any inhalation of its dust.
• Wear protective glasses when handling Ammonium Chloride.
• Avoid working with equipment made from leather.

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE is an acid-forming salt that can help correct situations in which the blood contains too little chloride or is too alkaline (basic). This can occur following vomiting, suctioning (removal) of stomach contents, use of diuretics (water or fluid pills), or with certain stomach disorders. Ammonium chloride also causes mild diuresis (removal of excess salts and water through increased urination) and makes the urine more acidic. Generic ammonium chloride injections are available.

Ammonium Chloride: Industrial Applications

• Ammonium chloride is sold in blocks at hardware stores for use in cleaning the tip of a soldering iron and can also be included in solder as flux.
• Other uses include a feed supplement for cattle, in hair shampoo, in textile printing, in the glue that bonds plywood, as an ingredient in nutritive media for yeast, in cleaning products, and as cough medicine.
• Ammonium chloride is also used for contact explosives, diuretic and systemic acidifying agent. It is used in the treatment of severe metabolic alkalosis, to maintain the urine at an acid pH in the treatment of some urinary-tract disorders or in forced acid diuresis.
• Biological applications include using it as a nitrogen source for microbiological growth of organisms.

 

Ammonium Chloride: Grades Available
At Sulaksh Chemicals Ammonium Chloride is available in different grades as following details.

Grades Available
CaCl2 74%	Fused(Lumps)	Powder
CaCl2 94%	Fused(Lumps)	Powder

 

Ammonium Chloride: Reactions

• Ammonium chloride appears to sublime but this process actually involves decomposition into ammonia and hydrogen chloride gas:
  - NH4Cl -> NH3 + HCl
• Ammonium chloride may be reacted with a hydroxide base, e.g. sodium hydroxide, to release ammonia gas:
  - NH4Cl + NaOH -> NH3 + NaCl + H2O

 

Ammonium Chloride: Handling and Storage
Prior to working with Ammonium Chloride you should be trained on its proper handling and storage.

• Handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust, mist, or vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Discard contaminated shoes.

• Storage

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area.

 

Ammonium Chloride: Safety & Environment
Safety & Environment is the first requirement. Since Ammonium Chloride is classed as an 'irritant', it is necessary to observe certain elementary precautions. These include:

• Don’t place the skin in prolonged contact with any of its solutions.
• Use water, preferably lukewarm, to thoroughly rinse any part of the body affected by this product.
• Wear gloves made from rubber or plastic.
• Avoid any inhalation of its dust.
• Wear protective glasses when handling Ammonium Chloride.
• Avoid working with equipment made from leather.