- Product Name: Sodium Bicarbonate
- CAS: 144-55-8
- Catalog: HG-BULK015
- Applications: Food Industry, Medical Use, Industrial Applications.
Alfa Chemistry offers high-quality sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda. This versatile compound is widely recognized for its effectiveness in various industries, including food production, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
Key Features
Reactivity
- It decomposes at temperatures above 80°C to release carbon dioxide (CO2), a key property for its role as a leavening agent in baking and food production.
Non-toxic and Safe
- Widely recognized for its safety in food and medical applications when used according to guidelines.
Technical Data
| Items | Food grade | Industrial grade |
| Type I | Type II | Type III | Type IV | Type V | Type VI |
| NaHCO3 content | ≥ 99. 5% | ≥ 99% | ≥ 98.5% | ≥ 99. 5% | ≥ 99% | ≥ 98.5% |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.15% | ≤ 0.2% | ≤ 0.1% | ≤ 0.15% | ≤ 0.2% |
| pH (10g/L in water) | ≤ 8.3 | ≤ 8.5 | ≤ 8.7 | ≤ 8.3 | ≤ 8.5 | ≤ 8.7 |
| Insoluble matter | ≤ 0.01% | ≤ 0.02% | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.01% | ≤ 0.02% | ≤ 0.05% |
| Sulfates (as SO4) | ≤0.02% | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.5% | ≤0.02% | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.5% |
| Chlorides (as Cl) | ≤ 0. 10% | ≤ 0.2% | ≤ 0. 5% | ≤ 0. 10% | ≤ 0.2% | ≤ 0. 5% |
| Fe | ≤ 0. 001% | ≤ 0.002% | ≤ 0. 005% | ≤ 0. 001% | ≤ 0.002% | ≤ 0. 005% |
| Ca | ≤ 0.03% | | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.03% | | ≤ 0.05% |
| As | ≤ 0.0001% | | | ≤ 0.0001% | | |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤0.0005% | | | ≤0.0005% | | |
Applications
Alfa Chemistry's high-purity sodium bicarbonate is used in a wide range of industries, offering versatile solutions for various applications:
Food Industry
- Leavening Agent: In baking, sodium bicarbonate reacts with acidic ingredients, releasing CO2 that causes dough and batters to rise.
- Tenderizing Agent: Used in some Asian cooking to tenderize meats by breaking down proteins.
- Vegetable Softener: Though less commonly used today, it has been employed historically to soften vegetables during cooking.
- Frying: It helps improve the crispness of fried foods by enhancing the batter's texture.
Medical Use
- Antacid: Used to treat acid indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing stomach acids.
- Urinary Alkalinization: Helps treat conditions like aspirin overdose and uric acid kidney stones by making the urine more alkaline.
- Chronic Metabolic Acidosis: Used in managing kidney-related conditions by neutralizing excess acids in the body.
Industrial Applications
- Cleaning Agent: Used in detergents and household cleaners.
- Chemical Reactions: Employed in various chemical processes requiring a mild base.
Storage and Packaging
- Storage Conditions: Stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area to maintain product integrity and prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible substances, including acids and oxidizers.
- Packaging Options: Available in 25 kg plastic woven bags, 40 kg, 50 kg, 750 kg, and 1000 kg bulk bags to cater to industrial needs.
Alfa Chemistry's sodium bicarbonate offers exceptional quality for a wide range of applications, from food production to pharmaceutical uses, with strict safety and storage guidelines to ensure its effectiveness and safety. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
