Nitrosyl Chloride
Leavening Agents
Safety rating
Use Sparingly
Eat Away!Generally SafeUse SparinglyAvoid
Purpose and Function
Nitrosyl Chloride is used as a flour treatment agent in food processing.
Commonly found in
- —Treated flour
Key functions
- —Treats and conditions flour
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- 01Corrosive — can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyes
- 02Breathing it in can irritate the nose, throat, and lungs, causing coughing and shortness of breath
- 03Very toxic by inhalation