SODIUM BICARBONATE

Sodium Bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, antacid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, bicarbonate of soda, has the chemical formula NaHCO₃. It is a white, odorless solid with a slightly salty taste. It melts at a low temperature of 50°C and decomposes into sodium carbonate. It is highly soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, absorbs moisture quickly, and is non-flammable and non-combustible.

Usage Instructions: Follow the standards outlined in Circular 24/2019/TT-BYT and Circular 17/2023/TT-BYT.

Storage: Store in tightly sealed packaging, in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Applications: Used in various industries

• Food Processing: Adds crispness and fluffiness to cakes and batters when fried, improves the appearance of baked goods, neutralizes acids in soft drinks, tenderizes meat, and detoxifies fruits and vegetables.
• Animal Husbandry/Aquaculture: Used as a feed additive, electrolyte, and to increase alkalinity in aquaculture, stabilizing pH levels in ponds, and helping shrimp harden their shells quickly after molting.
• Pharmaceuticals: Produces effervescence and increases pH in effervescent tablets, neutralizes acid, treats stomach pain, serves as a mouthwash, whitens teeth, and helps treat acne.