Sodium bicarbonate
Agent Name
Sodium bicarbonate
CAS Number
144-55-8
Formula
C-H2-O3.Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acidosan; Baking soda; Bicarbonate of soda; Carbonic acid monosodium salt; Col-evac; Jusonin; Meylon; Monosodium carbonate; Monosodium hydrogen carbonate; Natrii hydrogencarbonas; Natrium bicarbonicum; Natrium hydrogencarbonicum; Natriumhydrogenkarbonat; Natron; Neut; Sel De vichy; Soda (van); Soda Mint; Sodium acid carbonate; Sodium bicarbonate; Sodium carbonate (Na(HCO3)); Sodium hydrocarbonate; Sodium hydrogen carbonate; Soludal; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Salts, Basic
Description
Odorless, white crystals; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in baking powder and other food additives; Used in soaps, detergents, mouthwashes, antacids, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics; fire extinguishers, animal feed additives, and in the production of many other chemicals; Also used in leather tanning and paper production; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May cause alkalosis if ingested in large amounts; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) = > 900 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Melting point = 228 deg F (decomposes); [CAMEO]
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: