Sodium Bicarbonate | CAS 144-55-8 | E500 | Food Grade Leavening Agent & pH Regulator - - PREMIUM INGREDIENT

Sodium Bicarbonate CAS 144-55-8 E500 | Food Grade Leavening Agent

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Leavening agents

CAS No:

144-55-8

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Description

Basic Info

Characteristics

Hazard Identification

Handling and Storage

SODIUM BICARBONATE

1. Core Product Basic Information

Product Name: Sodium Bicarbonate

CAS Number: 144-55-8

EINECS Number: 205-633-8

E Number: E500

Molecular Formula: NaHCO₃

Grade: Food Grade / Industrial Grade

Appearance: White crystalline powder, odorless, slightly alkaline taste

Solubility: Soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol

pH Value: Approximately 7.5–8.5 (1% aqueous solution)

2. Product Introduction

Sodium Bicarbonate (E500, CAS 144-55-8), also known as baking soda, is an inorganic sodium salt produced through purification, crystallization and drying processes. It is widely recognized as a safe food additive and is commonly used in food processing as a leavening agent, pH regulator and processing aid.

Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate releases carbon dioxide when heated or combined with acidic ingredients. This property helps dough and batter expand, improving volume, texture and lightness in baked goods. It also helps control acidity, stabilize flavor and support consistent processing conditions in food and beverage systems.

Industrial Grade Sodium Bicarbonate has limited applications and is mentioned here only for reference.

3. Main Functions

Food Grade Core Functions (Detailed)

Leavening Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate reacts with acidic components and heat to release carbon dioxide. This gas formation expands dough structure, helping cakes, biscuits, cookies and bread achieve better volume and lighter texture.

pH Regulator & Alkalinity Control: It helps neutralize excess acidity and maintain alkaline conditions in food systems. By stabilizing pH, it supports consistent processing and protects flavor, color and texture.

Processing Aid: It acts as a processing aid in bakery, beverage and confectionery production. It may assist in dough development, acidity control, browning reaction and overall product stability.

Flavor & Texture Modifier: In certain food formulations, it contributes to mild alkalinity and improved mouthfeel. It is often used in combination with acidic leavening systems for balanced performance.

Industrial Grade Functions:

Used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations

Applied in cleaning and industrial cleaning products

Used as a buffer or neutralizer in chemical processes

4. Applications

Food Grade Applications

Cakes, biscuits and cookies

Bread and pastries

Beverages and soft drinks

Confectionery and chocolate products

Flour-based food mixes

Food processing aids

Industrial Grade Applications (Brief)

Pharmaceutical industry

Cosmetic industry

Industrial cleaning products

Chemical processing

5. Package and Storage

Packaging

Standard packaging: 25 kg net per bag

Inner liner: PE liner for moisture protection

Bulk packaging: 500 kg / 1000 kg jumbo bags available

Custom packaging available upon request

Storage

Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse

Keep the package tightly sealed

Protect from moisture, rain and direct sunlight

Avoid high temperature and incompatible acids

Recommended shelf life: 2 years under proper storage conditions

Use opened packages as soon as possible and reseal tightly

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CAS No.:	144-55-8	Molecular Formula:	CH2O3.Na
InChIKeys:	InChIKey=WJEIYVAPNMUNIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N	Molecular Weight:	84.00660
Exact Mass:	83.98230	EC Number:	205-633-8
UNII:	8MDF5V39QO	ICSC Number:	1044
DSSTox ID:	DTXSID9021269	NCI Thesaurus Code:	C29457
Color/Form:	White, monoclinic prisms\|White crystalline powder or granules\|White powder or crystalline lumps	ATC Code:	B – Blood and blood forming organs
HScode:	2836300000	Categories:	Leavening Agent

PSA:	60.36000	XLogP3:	-1.11230
Appearance:	White powder or super flash point crystal	Density:	3″>2.159 g/cm3
Melting Point:	47 °C	Boiling Point:	851°C
Flash Point:	169.8ºC	Refractive Index:	1.500
Water Solubility:	H2O: 9 g/100 mL (20 ºC)	Storage Conditions:	Low temperature, ventilation, drying
Vapor Pressure:	2.58E-05mmHg at 25°C	Odor:	Odorless
Taste:	Cooling, slightly alkaline taste	PH:	Between 8,0 and 8,6 (1 % solution)
PKA:	6.3None	Dissociation Constants:	6.3
Experimental Properties:	Begins to lose carbon dioxide at about 50 °C and at 100 °C it is converted to sodium carbonate.\|Stable in dry air, but slowly decomposes in moist air\|MP: 60 °C. Solubility: in water, 7.8 g/100g at 18 °C\|Solution of 1.3% is approximately isotonic with body fluids\|Readily decomposed by weak acids; in aqueous solution it begins to break up into carbon dioxide and sodium carbonate at about 20 °C and completely on boiling\|Alkalinity increase as solutions stand, are agitated, or heated; in liquid mixtures containing bismuth subnitrate, sodium bicarbonate reacts with acid formed by hydrolysis of bismuth salt\|For more Other Experimental Properties (Complete) data for Sodium bicarbonate (9 total), please visit the HSDB record page.	Air and Water Reactions:	Stable in dry air, but slowly decomposes in moist air. Moderately water soluble. Decomposes slowly in water (accelerated by agitation) (NTP, 1992).
Reactive Group:	Carbonate Salts	Reactivity Profile:	SODIUM BICARBONATE reacts exothermically with acids to generate non-toxic carbon dioxide gas. Decomposes when heated. Incompatible with acids, acidic salts (dopamine hydrochloride, pentazocine lactate, many alkaloidal salts) aspirin and bismuth salicylate.

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Precautionary statement(s)
Pictogram(s)	No symbol.
Signal word	No signal word
Hazard statement(s)	none
Prevention	none
Response	none
Storage	none
Disposal	none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Separated from acids.