Ammonium Hydroxide
What's Ammonium Hydroxide? Ammonium Hydroxide is a part of the colorant in hair dye. Why is it in my dye? Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide function as pH adjusters. When used in hair dyes and colors, Ammonia helps prepare the hair so that the dye can diffuse into the hair shaft. Ammonium Hydroxide may also function as a denaturant. How do I know what it looks like? Commonly the chemical itself comes in a bottle like above. There are also certain characteristics that it holds. Clear color when liquid Pungent Odor Acrid Taste Chemical Formula NH 4 OH Health Effects Consuming any Ammonium Hydroxide can be toxic and you should seek medical help as soon as possible. A safe amount is used in hair dye and the amount should not be exceeded. How is it made? Ammonium hydroxide is the hydroxy salt of ammoniumion. It is formed when Ammonia reacts with water molecules in solution.
