Ammonium Benzoate
General Product Properties
CAS #: 1863-63-4
EC #: 217-468-9
Formula: C7H9ON2
Formula Weight: 139.15 g/mol
Melting Point/Range: 190 – 198 °C (378 – 388 °F)
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: White Powder OR Colorless Crystalline
Applications
Ammonium benzoate, a fine, white powder or colorless crystalline, is used in the coatings industry as a cost-effective, amine-free flash rust inhibitor for ferrous substrates. Ammonium benzoate is also used as a preservative in certain adhesives and rubber latex and is commonly used as industrial preservative for paper wrappers, an agent for reducing curing time in vulcanization of rubber and an analytical reagent for various elements. Contact us today for purchase or quote
Packaging
25 Gal All-Fiber UN Rated Drum 100 Lbs. Net.
Storage and handling guidelines
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place, store at ambient Temperature. Shelf-life: 2 years.
Regulatory Information
Reference: Cymer SDS Ammonium benzoate
Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Assay | >98.5% min |
| Melt Point | 190°C Min – 198°C Max |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% Max |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Chloride | 5 ppm Max |
| Sulfate | 15 ppm Max |
| Iron | 2 PPM Max |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 5ppm Max |
| Appearance | White free flowing powder |
| Particle Size | 100% through a 20 mesh screen |
These figures are given as a guide. Full specifications available on request.
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