Sodium Bicarbonate IP
Abstract
Sodium Bicarbonate also known as baking soda is a popular additive that has a slightly salty, alkaline taste. It appears as a white crystalline solid or fine powder.
Use/Application
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in cooking as a leavening agent. It is also used in pest control to kill cockroaches, in paint and corrosion removal, in pools and spas to balance pH levels, as a mild disinfectant and to extinguish small grease or electrical fires. It can also be used as an antacid, in personal hygiene products, as a cleaning agent, as a biopesticide and as cattle feed supplements.
Identity
Chemical Name: Sodium Bicarbonate
Synonyms: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Baking soda
Mol. Formula: NaHCO3
Mol. Weight: 84.01 g/mol
CAS No.: 144-55-8
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…IP |
| Appearance | A white, crystalline powder or small, opaque, monoclinic crystals. |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| Arsenic | Maximum 2ppm |
| Calcium | Passes test |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 5ppm |
| Iron | Maximum 20ppm |
| Carbonate | Not more than 8.6 |
| Chlorides | Maximum 200ppm |
| Sulphates | Maximum 150ppm |
| Assay | Not less than 99% and not more than 101% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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