Is Sal Ammoniac Toxic?

Exposure to Ammonium Chloride is moderately hazardous, causing irritation, shortness of breath, cough, nausea, and headache. Most exposure is a result of contact with the fume form of this chemical (Ammonium Muriate Fume and Sal Ammoniac Fume), which is a finely divided particulate dispersed in the air.

How dangerous is ammonium chloride?

► Ammonium Chloride may cause an asthma-like allergy. Future exposure can cause asthma attacks with shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and/or chest tightness. ► Exposure may affect the kidneys.

Is sal ammoniac the same as ammonium chloride?

Salammoniac, also sal ammoniac or salmiac, is a rare naturally occurring mineral composed of ammonium chloride, NH4Cl. ... Sal ammoniac is also the archaic name for the chemical compound ammonium chloride.

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