Sodium Bicarbonate
Specification
| Appearance | White granular powder |
| Specific Gravity | 2.2 |
| pH (1 gr/350 cc solution) | 8-8.5 |
| Purity | Minimum 95% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
Description
Sodium Bicarbonate also named as sodium hydrogen carbonate, with chemical formula of NaHCO3, is a common chemical compound which is widely used in various industries. Sodium Bicarbonate is a salt composed of a sodium cation (Na+) and a bicarbonate anion (HCO3−). Sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline solid, but often emerging as fine powder. Sodium Bicarbonate has a salty alkaline taste similar to washing soda (sodium carbonate). Sodium Bicarbonate is a very weak base which is soluble in water and dissociates into sodium (Na) and bicarbonate (HCO3) ions in solution.
Advantages
- Non-hazardous chemical and generally recognized as safe
- Very common Product
- Cost-effective product
- Various applications
Applications
Sodium Bicarbonate is widely used in different industries, with different applications such as pyrotechnics, mild disinfectant, neutralization of acids, fire extinguisher, odor control, agriculture, cleaning agent and drilling fluids treatment while contamination with cement.
Safety tips
Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and inhalation of generated dusts.
Chronic dust inhalation has been associated with lung disease. (Source: NIOSHTIC). Symptoms are those of nodular fibrosis and respiratory impairment is characterized by obstruction and restriction of lung function.
(Source: Occupational Diseases) Clays may contain a significant level of respirable crystalline silicas.
For more information please refer to Sodium Bicarbonate Material Safety Datasheet.