AMMONIA
What is it?
“Ammonia or azane is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. The simplest pnictogen hydride, ammonia is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell.” –Wikipedia
What are the effects?
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How is it used?
Ammonia is used for its properties of buffering (stabilizes the pH) and masking (reduces or inhibits the basic odor of products) in cosmetic products*. It is common to find it in cosmetics such as hair products and grooming products.
It is also common to find this substance in pharmaceuticals and cleaning products, for example used as an ingredient in window cleaners. Other reported uses are in the meat industry, where it is mainly used for its pH properties when preparing beef.
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