Nitrosyl Chloride (E919)
| Type of additive (Glossary) | Leavening Agents |
| E Number | E919 |
| Chemical Formula | NOCl |
Purpose and Function
Flour treatment agent
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- Nitrosyl chloride is corrosive and can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes
- Breathing in nitrosyl chloride can irritate the nose, throat, and lungs, causing coughing and shortness of breath
- Nitrosyl chloride is very toxic by inhalation