ammonium propionate Property

Melting point:

73 °C

Density 

1.054 at 20℃

LogP

0.251 at 20℃ and pH8

EPA Substance Registry System

Propanoic acid, ammonium salt (17496-08-1)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

ammonium propionate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Ammonium propionate is light yellow liquid, easy to absorb moisture, soluble in water and ethanol.

Uses

Ammonium propionate can be used as antiseptic and antifungal agent. Produces free propionic acid under acidic conditions and has antibacterial effects. The lower the pH value, the better the preservative effect. Ammonium propionate is less corrosive and has good anti-mildew and anti-caking effects on grains. The feed and grain preservatives in the United States mainly use ammonium propionate, and the compound of propionic acid and ammonium propionate can exert the best anti-mildew and bactericidal effects in an acidic environment.

Synthesis

Ammonium propionate is highly hygroscopic and deliquescent in humid air. By the reaction of propionic acid and ammonia in the system.