Applications Ammonium Bicarbonate is used as a raising agent in flat baked goods such as cookies and crackers and other similar applications inthe food industry. Ammonium bicarbonate can also be used in the manufacturing of plastics and rubbers as a fire retardant. In the fertilizer industry, Ammonium Bicarbonate can be used as an inexpensive source of ammonia. Physical And Chemical Properties Physical State: White crystal with slight ammonia odor Melting Point: 107-108C (Decomposes 36-60 C) Specific Gravity: 1.59 Solubility in Water: 17.4% at 20 C PH: 7.8 NFPA Ratings: Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity:0 Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions Sales Specification NH4HCO3 (Purity): 99.20 % 100.50 % Chloride (as Cl): 0.003 % Max Sulphate (compound of sulfur as SO4): 0.007 % Max Non-Volatile Substances: 0.05 % Max Arsenic (As): 0.0002 % Max Lead (as Pb): 0.0002 % Max Packing 55.12 lb bag 40 bags per pallet