Determination of ammonium chloride

Ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) is an inorganic salt used in many sectors for its additive, buffering, and technical . It is found in animal feed , personal care products , industrial solutions , fertilizers , and certain plant extracts .

Ammonium chloride analysis allows for the this compound's concentration ensuring regulatory compliance and safe use . This analysis is essential for quality control, formulation, and certification of food, cosmetic, and technical products.

Analytical methods: titration and ion chromatography

The analysis of ammonium chloride relies on reference techniques adapted to the matrix:

• Acid-base titration : a classic method for determining the concentration of ammonium (NH₄⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions in simple solutions.
• Ion chromatography (IC) : a technique for separating ions in solution, allowing simultaneous quantification of chloride and other anions (nitrate, sulfate, phosphate).

These methods guarantee high analytical reliability and comply with ISO 10304-1 and AOAC , ensuring traceability and comparability of results between laboratories.

Industrial and regulatory applications

Ammonium chloride analysis is particularly useful in the following sectors:

• Animal nutrition : control of the content of additives and ammonia salts in compound feeds.
• Food industry : monitoring of ammonium chloride used as a flavour enhancer (particularly in some Nordic confectionery).
• Cosmetics and care : verification of concentration in hair or dermal formulations (role of pH agent).
• Chemical and environmental industry : measurement in technical solutions, plant extracts or liquid effluents.

This analysis can be complemented by the determination of chloride (Cl⁻) or free ammonia (NH₃) for a complete characterization of the ionic balance .

Affected matrices

Our partner laboratories perform ammonium chloride analysis on:

• Animal feed and additives
• Cosmetics and personal care products
• Aqueous solutions and chemical formulations
• Plant extracts and fermented products
• Industrial water and effluents

Each protocol is tailored to the matrix being analyzed , the expected concentration , and the applicable standards in your sector.

YesWeLab expertise

At YesWeLab , we collaborate with a network of over 200 partner laboratories located in France, Europe and internationally , rigorously selected for their expertise in physico-chemical analyses , their state-of-the-art equipment and their ISO 17025 and COFRAC accreditations .

Our scientific team assists you in choosing the analytical protocol , selecting the most suitable laboratory , and monitoring your samples via our digital platform , which centralizes your requests and results.

Since 2020, many manufacturers, formulators and design offices have trusted us for their analyses of inorganic salts and technical additives .

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