Sodium Bicarbonate USP/BP
Bicarbonate of soda / sodium hydrogen carbonate
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| 54Y | 100g | £4.99 | Add to Cart |
| 54S | 500g | £9.49 | Add to Cart |
| 54B | 1Kg | £12.49 | Add to Cart |
| 54L | 5Kg | £21.99 | Add to Cart |
| 54E | 25Kg | £43.99 | Add to Cart |
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Sodium Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate of soda
USP/BP grade
FCC food grade
Free from Gluten, Lactose, Nuts etc
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PLEASE NOTE: This is food grade Sodium Bicarbonate and DOES NOT contain any traces of aluminium. It is also free from Gluten, Lactose, nuts etc (see certificate above for full details)
CAS Number: 144-55-8
Purity: 99+%
Appearance: White crystalline solid.
Density: 2.159 g/cm3, solid.
Molar Mass: 84.006 g/mol
Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slight alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate). It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs. The natural mineral form is known as nahcolite. It is also produced artificially.
Since it has long been known and is widely used, the salt has many related names such as baking soda, bread soda, cooking soda, bicarbonate of soda. Colloquially, its name is shortened to sodium bicarb or bicarb soda. The word saleratus, from Latin sal æratus meaning "aerated salt", was widely used in the 19th century for sodium bicarbonate.
Applications:
Cooking:
Sodium bicarbonate is primarily used in cooking (baking) where it reacts with other components to release carbon dioxide, that helps dough "rise". The acidic compounds that induce this reaction include phosphates, cream of tartar, lemon juice, yogurt, buttermilk, cocoa, vinegar, etc. Hence, sodium bicarbonate can be substituted for baking powder provided sufficient acid reagent is also added to the recipe. Many forms of baking powder contain sodium bicarbonate combined with one or more acidic phosphates or cream of tartar.
Neutralization of acids and bases:
Many laboratories keep a bottle of sodium bicarbonate powder within easy reach, because sodium bicarbonate is amphoteric, reacting with acids and bases. Furthermore, as it is relatively innocuous in most situations, there is no harm in using excess sodium bicarbonate. Lastly, sodium bicarbonate powder may be used to smother a small fire.
Sodium bicarbonate can be added as a simple solution for raising the pH balance of water that has a high level of chlorine, such as in swimming pools and aquariums.
Medical uses:
Sodium bicarbonate is used as an antacid to treat acid indigestion and heartburn An aqueous solution is administered intravenously for cases of acidosis, or when there is insufficient sodium or bicarbonate ions in the blood. This compound has also been used as for patients who have had a ureterosigmoidostomy. It is used as well for treatment of hypokalemia and cardiorespiratory arrest.
Sodium bicarbonate may also be used as an anti-fungal for dandruff caused by fungus.
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As a cleaning agent:
* A paste from baking soda can be very effective when used in cleaning and scrubbing.
* A solution in warm water will remove the tarnish from silver when the silver is in contact with a piece of aluminium foil.
* Has been used for many years informally as a tooth whitening agents.
* According to The Joy of Sex it can be used in a solution with water to remove dried semen from upholstery.
* Is more effective than vinegar, salt, or hot water alone in removing pesticides from vegetables.
Miscellaneous:
* Sodium bicarbonate is used in BC Dry Chemical fire extinguishers as an alternative to the more corrosive ammonium phosphate in ABC extinguishers. The alkali nature of sodium bicarbonate makes it the only dry chemical agent, besides Purple-K, that was allowed for use on commercial deep fat fryers. The agent has a mild saponification effect on the grease, which forms a smothering soapy foam. Dry Chemicals have since fallen out of favor for kitchen fires as they have no cooling effect compared to the extremely effective wet chemical agents specifically designed for such hazards. However, it can still be used effectively on small grease fires or electrical kitchen fires per manufactures instructions.
* It is used in a process for cleaning paint called soda-blasting.
* It can be administered to pools, spas and garden ponds to raise pH levels.
* It can be used to remove odors from books. It is a tried-and-true method of used booksellers. The baking soda will absorb the musty smell, leaving the books less odourous.
* It will remove odours in fridges helping to keep food fresh.
Pesticide:
If mixed with sugar, sodium bicarbonate acts as an effective pesticide for roaches and silverfish.
Product Specification:
| Item Name | Index | Inspection Result |
| Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) % | >= 99.0 | 99.01 |
| Arsenic (As) % | < 0.001 | 0 |
| Heavy Metal (Pb) % | < 0.0005 | 0 |
| Loss on Drying % | < 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Ph Value (10g/L) | 8.6 approx | 8.5 |
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