CAS 144-55-8
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate
CAS 144-55-8NaHCO384.007 g/mol
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is a versatile acid neutralizer widely used in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. This odorless, white crystalline powder, supplied by Soda Sanayii A.Ş., offers exceptional purity levels, making it suitable for various buffering, effervescent, and leavening applications. In East Africa, it is particularly beneficial due to its import under a zero-tariff code, facilitating easy cross-border trade. Available in different particle size options, it caters to specific industrial needs in baking, fire extinguishing, and pH regulation.
Main applicationFood and beverage — Leavening agent and effervescence
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate plays a crucial role in numerous industries as a reliable acid neutralizer and buffering agent. Its adaptability in form and purity makes it invaluable for applications ranging from baking to flue gas treatment. By offering customizable particle sizes and high purity levels, it supports efficient and safe operations across diverse industrial processes.
Also known as
- Sodium bicarbonate
- E 500
- Baking soda
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- 25 kg bags with a tolerance of ±200 g
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 144-55-8
- Chemical formula
- NaHCO3
- Molecular weight
- 84.007 g/mol
- Grade
- Food grade
- Purity
- 99.63%
- Appearance
- Odorless, white crystalline powder
- Density
- 0.85–1.15 g/cm³
- Concentration
- 99.63 %
- Molecular Weight
- 84.007 g/mol
- Density
- 0.85-1.15 g/cm³
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate from Soda Sanayii A.Ş. is characterized by its high purity levels, typically over 99%, making it suitable for food, feed, and technical grades. The material, with a molecular formula of NaHCO3 and a molecular weight of approximately 84.007 g/mol, is offered as an odorless, white crystalline powder. Buyers must consider the appropriate particle size for their application, ranging from coarse to ultra-coarse, to achieve the desired performance in specific processes. Density plays a significant role, particularly for ultra-coarse grades, ranging between 0.95-1.15 g/cm³. The choice of grade and particle size determines its suitability for applications like acid neutralization, pH control, or CO2 generation. Technical buyers should specify the intended use and processing capabilities when placing orders to ensure compatibility with their systems.
Types of Refined Sodium Bicarbonate
- Standard food grade
- Coarse
- Fine
- Ultra-coarse A
- Ultra-coarse B
Delivery
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food and beverage — Leavening agent and effervescence
- Pharmaceuticals — Active ingredient and buffering in formulations
- Water treatment — pH adjustment and alkalinity control
- Fire extinguishers — Suppresses flames by decomposing into CO2
- Animal feed — Rumen pH stabilizer for livestock
- Flue gas treatment — Neutralizes acidic exhaust gases
- Textiles and leather — pH buffer and dye fixing
- Rubber and plastics — Blowing agent for foam structures
- Soda blasting — Gentle cleaning and restoration
- Oil & gas — Treats mud contamination and calcium neutralization
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High purity ensures effective and safe use in sensitive applications
- Versatile particle sizes cater to diverse industrial requirements
- Odorless form suitable for food and beverage uses
- Consistent density facilitates uniform mixing and application
- Large packaging size reduces handling effort and frequency
- Zero tariff simplifies importation logistics in East Africa
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Refined Sodium Bicarbonate?
The CAS registry number for Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is 144-55-8. Its chemical formula is NaHCO3, with a molecular weight of 84.007 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Refined Sodium Bicarbonate?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is also referred to as Sodium bicarbonate, E 500 and Baking soda. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied as Food grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What types of Refined Sodium Bicarbonate are available?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied as Standard food grade, Coarse, Fine, Ultra-coarse A and Ultra-coarse B. State which type your process requires when requesting a quotation, or ask us to confirm which is the right fit.
What concentration is Refined Sodium Bicarbonate supplied at?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied at a concentration of 99.63%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What is the purity of Refined Sodium Bicarbonate?
The purity/assay figure recorded for Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is 99.63%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does Refined Sodium Bicarbonate look like?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is described as odorless, white crystalline powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Refined Sodium Bicarbonate used for?
Common applications include food and beverage — Leavening agent and effervescence, pharmaceuticals — Active ingredient and buffering in formulations, water treatment — pH adjustment and alkalinity control, fire extinguishers — Suppresses flames by decomposing into CO2, animal feed — Rumen pH stabilizer for livestock and flue gas treatment — Neutralizes acidic exhaust gases. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Refined Sodium Bicarbonate?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Textile & Leather Tanning and Oil, Gas & Energy sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Refined Sodium Bicarbonate available in?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied in 25 kg bags with a tolerance of ±200 g. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Refined Sodium Bicarbonate?
Refined Sodium Bicarbonate is recorded against the EC number 205-633-8 and the HS customs code 2836.30.00. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to Refined Sodium Bicarbonate
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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