Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Baking Soda
- CAS
- 144-55-8
- EC
- 205-633-8
- Food Code
- E500
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare
Sodium Bicarbonate, NaHCO3, is a white monoclinic crystalline powder or granules, soluble (9 g/100 mL at 20°C) with effervescent CO2 release in acids, mined or Solvay-processed for buffering and leavening.
SoleChem, an ISO 9001:2015 certified chemical supplier based in Türkiye, delivers Sodium Bicarbonate (CAS 144-55-8) to customers in more than 40 countries.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Applications
In effervescent tablets for antacids; in baking powders for rise; in fire extinguishers for class B fires; in hemodialysis for alkalization; and in flue gas scrubbing for SO2 removal in emissions control.
Safety & Risks
Systemic alkalosis from overuse; dust explosive in confined spaces. Inhalation irritant; deploy antistatic measures and use bicarbonate-compatible respirators in silos.
Packaging
Supplied in 50 kg laminated polypropylene supersacks. Bulk in dry bulk terminals with pneumatic unloading.