Sodium Bicarbonate Technical–Food Grade (CAS 144-55-8) – Reliable Leavening and Neutralizing Agent

🧪 CAS Number: 144-55-8

🌟 Product Description

Sodium bicarbonate technical and food grade is a high-purity white crystalline or powder compound. It is widely used as a leavening agent in the food industry, as an antacid and excipient in pharmaceuticals, as a stabilizer in cosmetics, and as a buffer in laboratory and industrial applications. Also employed in fire extinguishing agents.

🏭 Applications

🥖 Leavening and food additive

💊 Antacid and excipient in pharmaceuticals

🧴 Stabilizer in cosmetics and personal care

🧪 Buffer preparation in laboratories

🔥 Component in fire extinguishing powders

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystals or powder

Odor: Odorless

Formula: NaHCO3

Molecular Weight: 84.01 g/mol

Melting Point: ~270 °C (decomposition)

Solubility: Soluble in water

pH (1% solution): ~8.3

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture. For food grade, ensure sealed and hygienic storage. May cause irritation to eyes and skin upon contact.

🔑 Keywords

sodium bicarbonate, CAS 144-55-8, food additive, leavening agent, technical grade, buffer solution

📛 Other Names

Baking Soda, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate