What is Ammonia?
Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless gas with a pungent smell. It is composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. Ammonia is commonly used in various industrial and household applications, including fertilizers, cleaning products, and refrigeration.
What does Ammonia do in products?
In household cleaning products, ammonia is valued for its ability to cut through grease and grime. It is often found in glass and surface cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, and oven cleaners. Ammonia helps to break down tough stains and leaves surfaces streak-free.
What are the health concerns?
Ammonia can pose several health risks if not used properly. Exposure to high levels of ammonia can irritate the eyes, skin, throat, and lungs. It can cause coughing, burning sensations, and in severe cases, respiratory distress or failure. Mixing ammonia with bleach or other household cleaners can release toxic gases, which can be extremely dangerous.
Ammonia is also environmentally harmful. It is toxic even at low concentrations for fish and aquatic life. Ammonia also reacts with other air pollutants and can affect soil chemistry causing harm to plant life.
How do I know if my products contain Ammonia?
When checking to see if a product contains ammonia look at the ingredients list on the label. You can look for the name “ammonia” or “ammonium hydroxide.”
Does Rustic Strength use Ammonia in their products?
No, because ammonia is harmful and not eco-friendly you will never find it in our products.
In summary
Ammonia is a powerful cleaning agent used in many household products, but it comes with health risks if not handled properly. Always read labels carefully and avoid mixing ammonia with other cleaners to prevent toxic reactions.
We invite you to do your own research!
Scientific journals and articles are the foundation of evidence-based decisions at Rustic Strength. Blogs can provide helpful information. However, if it cannot cite scientific articles, its claims stand on little.
Ammonia
https://www.epa.gov/caddis/ammonia?form=MG0
Ecological Effects of Ammonia
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/ecological-effects-ammonia?form=MG0AV3