Ammonium carbonate, E503 (i), is a subclass of Ammonium carbonates (E503 ). White powder or hard, white or translucent masses of crystals with an odour of ammonia. On exposure to air it becomes opaque and is finally converted into white porous lumps or powder (of ammonium bicarbonate) due to loss of ammonia and carbon dioxide.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| European Union | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Austria | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Belgium | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Denmark | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Estonia | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Finland | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| France | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Germany | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Greece | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Hungary | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Ireland | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Italy | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Latvia | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Malta | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Poland | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Portugal | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Romania | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Spain | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Sweden | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Ammonium carbonate |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
E503 - Ammonium carbonates: Can irritate mucous membranes and lead to skin and scalp irritations in some people.
E503 - Ammonium carbonates: Can irritate mucous membranes and lead to skin and scalp irritations in some people.
E503 - Ammonium carbonates: Miscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Carbonates
E503 - Ammonium carbonates: Produced from ammonium sulphate and calcium carbonate, natural minerals. Mineral salt, adjusting and modifying agent. Irritant to mucous membranes, alters pH of urine and may cause loss of calcium and magnesium. Used in some medications, baked goods, baking powder, cocoa items confectionary, ice cream.
E503 - Ammonium carbonates: Produced from ammonium sulphate and calcium carbonate, natural minerals. Mineral salt, adjusting and modifying agent. Irritant to mucous membranes, alters pH of urine and may cause loss of calcium and magnesium. Used in some medications, baked goods, baking powder, cocoa items confectionary, ice cream.
E503 - Ammonium carbonates: Irritant to mucous membranes and stomach lining.
E503 - Ammonium carbonates: Produced from ammonium sulphate and calcium carbonate, natural minerals. Mineral salt, adjusting and modifying agent. Irritant to mucous membranes, alters pH of urine and may cause loss of calcium and magnesium. Used in some medications, baked goods, baking powder, cocoa items confectionary, ice cream.
E503 (i) - Ammonium carbonate: Produced from ammonium sulphate and calcium carbonate, natural minerals. Mineral salt, adjusting and modifying agent. Irritant to mucous membranes, alters pH of urine and may cause loss of calcium and magnesium. Used in some medications, baked goods, baking powder, cocoa items confectionary, ice cream.
503 (ii) - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate: Produced from ammonium sulphate and calcium carbonate, natural minerals. Mineral salt, adjusting and modifying agent. Irritant to mucous membranes, alters pH of urine and may cause loss of calcium and magnesium. Used in some medications, baked goods, baking powder, cocoa items confectionary, ice cream.
Ammonium carbonates.
sal volatile or Salt of hartshorn
Ammonia sesquicarbonate
Azane; carbonic acid
Carbonic acid diammonium salt
Diammonium carbonate
Hartshorn salt
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