Ammonium Bicarbonate
AKA “1066-33-7, Ammonium hydrogencarbonate, Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, Monoammonium carbonate, Carbonic acid, monoammonium salt, Acid ammonium carbonate, Ammonium acid carbonate, Ammonium hydrogencarbonat, Ammonium bicarbonate (1:1)
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium bicarbonate
AKA: 1066-33-7, Ammonium hydrogencarbonate, Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, Monoammonium carbonate, Carbonic acid, Monoammonium salt, Acid ammonium carbonate, Ammonium acid carbonate, Ammonium hydrogencarbonat, Ammonium bicarbonate (1:1)
Ingredient · Buffering · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Clean
Ammonium bicarbonate appears as a white crystalline solid having the odor of ammonia. Soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other ammonium compounds, in food processing, and for other uses.
Solubility Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol
Formula
CH5NO3
Mol. Weight
79.06
CAS #
1066-33-7
Form
Powder
State
Ammonium bicarbonate appears as a white crystalline solid having the odor of ammonia. Soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit sp
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Functions
Buffering
Stabilizes pH
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used as a leavening agent in baking since the 18th century; adapted for cosmetic use in the 20th century as a pH buffer and gentle exfoliating agent. Also known as ammonium hydrogen carbonate.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR