Sodium Bicarbonate
White fine crystalline powder · CAS 144-55-8
Test Report — Characteristics
Download Test Report (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Description | White, uniform, free from foreign matter |
| Whiteness | min 95.0% |
| Bulk Density | 1156 kg/m³ (900-1200) |
| Moisture (Loss on Drying) | max 0.20% |
| Water Insoluble Matter | max 0.050% |
| Total Alkalinity as NaHCO3 | min 99.80% |
| Sodium Content | min 27.30% |
| Chlorides as Cl | max 0.0200% |
| Sulfate as SO4 | max 0.015% |
| Iron as Fe | max 0.0015% |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 7.90-8.60 |
Values above are from Suraj Chemicals' own lab test reports on this product. Figures can vary slightly batch to batch — request a current test report / certificate of analysis with your order.
Applications
- pH buffering in water and wastewater treatment
- Flue-gas and exhaust-gas acid neutralization
- Food and pharmaceutical-grade raw material (food grade available separately)
- Fire-suppression and industrial cleaning formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as white fine crystalline powder, identified by CAS number 144-55-8. It falls under our Salts & Minerals range — see the Test Report table above for its full characteristics.
What is Sodium Bicarbonate used for?
Typical applications include: pH buffering in water and wastewater treatment; Flue-gas and exhaust-gas acid neutralization; Food and pharmaceutical-grade raw material (food grade available separately); Fire-suppression and industrial cleaning formulations.
How should Sodium Bicarbonate be stored and handled?
Store in a dry, covered area.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Sodium Bicarbonate in?
25/50 kg bags; bulk supply on request. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
Is Sodium Bicarbonate hazardous to handle?
No specific hazard is flagged for Sodium Bicarbonate beyond standard industrial chemical handling precautions. We still recommend you download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details, as good practice for any industrial chemical.
Is a Test Report, TDS or MSDS available for Sodium Bicarbonate?
Yes — a downloadable Test Report (PDF) with full characteristics, specifications and results is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Sodium Bicarbonate is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Sodium Bicarbonate?
Yes — use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Sodium Bicarbonate.