Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Bicarbonate Baking Soda 99.5% Pure Multifunctional

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate is a versatile inorganic salt and multifunctional additive, renowned for its mild alkalinity, leavening properties, and exceptional safety profile. It serves as a fundamental ingredient in food, pharmaceuticals, household products, and various industrial applications. Production primarily occurs via the Solvay process or through the refining of natural trona ore.

• Aliases: Baking Soda, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
• English Name: Sodium Bicarbonate
• Chemical Formula: NaHCO₃
• Molecular Weight: 84.01
• CAS Number: 144-55-8

Key Properties:

Mild alkalinity, thermal decomposition releasing CO₂, good water solubility, non-toxicity, biodegradability.

1. Leavening Agent and pH Regulator in Food & Beverage

• The primary leavening agent in baked goods (bread, cakes, cookies), reacting with acidic components to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes dough expansion and creates a porous structure.
• Used as a pH regulator and stabilizer in beverages, dairy products, and confectionery to control acidity, improve texture, and enhance flavor profile stability.

2. Therapeutic Agent and Excipient in Pharmaceuticals

• Used as an active ingredient in antacid formulations to rapidly neutralize excess stomach acid, providing relief from heartburn and indigestion.
• Serves as a key excipient in effervescent tablets and granules, ensuring rapid disintegration and enhanced bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

3. Green Cleaning and Deodorizing Agent in Household & Industrial Applications

• A core component in eco-friendly cleaning powders and pastes, effectively removing stains, neutralizing acidic odors, and providing gentle abrasive action without harming surfaces.
• Used in wastewater treatment and flue gas desulfurization systems to neutralize acidic compounds and adjust pH levels towards environmental compliance.

4. Fire Suppressant and Process Aid in Industrial and Technical Fields

• An effective extinguishing agent in dry chemical fire extinguishers (particularly for Class B flammable liquids and Class C electrical fires), acting by smothering flames and interrupting the chemical chain reaction.
• Used as a buffering agent, CO₂ source, and process aid in chemical synthesis, rubber and plastic production, leather tanning, and textile processing.

Production and Refinement Technology

• Implementation of advanced crystallization control and fluidized bed drying technologies produces uniform, free-flowing products with consistent particle size distribution, optimized for various applications.
• Refinement from natural trona ore provides an energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable production route with a lower carbon footprint compared to the traditional Solvay process.

Quality, Purity, and Safety Assurance

• Rigorous quality control protocols ensure full compliance with international food, pharmaceutical, and reagent grade standards (FCC, USP, Ph. Eur., ACS).
• Advanced purification and screening processes minimize impurities such as heavy metals (Pb ≤ 2 ppm for food grade), chlorides, and insoluble matter.

Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy

• Modern Solvay process plants incorporate highly efficient closed-loop systems to recycle ammonia and minimize calcium chloride waste.
• Integration of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies to utilize CO₂ emissions in the production process itself, reducing the overall environmental impact.

Application-Specific Innovation

• Development of coated and encapsulated sodium bicarbonate variants for controlled reactivity and release in specific applications.
• Production of micronized and high-purity grades for specialized technical applications requiring enhanced dissolution rates, reactivity, or purity.

Quality Specifications (Typical FCC/USP)

Physical Characteristics

• Appearance: White, crystalline powder or free-flowing granules.
• Solubility: Soluble in water (approximately 9g/100mL at 25°C). Insoluble in ethanol.
• Bulk Density: Varies with grade (e.g., ~0.7 - 1.0 g/mL for powder).

Application Support

• Provides comprehensive technical data sheets (TDS) including reactivity profiles, neutralization curves, and compatibility guidelines.
• Offers formulation assistance, particle size customization, and troubleshooting support for specific application challenges across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.