Chemical Formula: NaHCO?
Molecular Weight: 84.01 g/mol

Description:
Sodium Bicarbonate, commonly known as Soda Bicarb or Baking Soda, is a white, crystalline, odorless powder with a mildly alkaline taste. It is soluble in water and releases carbon dioxide upon heating or reaction with acids.

Renowned for its buffering, neutralizing, and leavening properties, it is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, cleaning agents, and chemical manufacturing.
Depending on purity and particle size, it is available in technical, food, and pharmaceutical grades.

Applications

Food Industry:

• Used as a leavening agent in bakery products and a food-grade buffer in beverages and dairy processing.

Pharmaceuticals:

• Serves as an antacid, pH buffer, and effervescent base in medicinal formulations.

Chemical Industry:

• Acts as a neutralizing and buffering agent in chemical synthesis and water treatment.

Textile & Leather Industry:

• Used in dyeing, finishing, and neutralization processes.

Cleaning & Fire Safety:

• Component of fire extinguishers, and cleaning formulations for mild alkali-based cleaning.