What is Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3), commonly known as baking soda, is one of the most versatile and widely recognised industrial and food chemicals, found in virtually every household and used extensively across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. It is a white, slightly alkaline crystalline powder that reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide gas, a property exploited in baking, fire suppression, and numerous neutralisation applications.
Polychem Industries supplies Sodium Bicarbonate in food grade and industrial grade to bakery companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, fire safety equipment producers, and industrial chemical users across India and internationally. Its gentle alkalinity, complete water solubility, and exceptional versatility make it one of the most universally applicable chemicals across consumer and industrial sectors.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Grade | White crystalline powder | 99.5%+ (Food Grade) | FSSAI / FCC / E500 | Baking, beverages, antacids, animal feed |
| Industrial Grade | White crystalline powder | 99% | Industrial | Fire extinguishers, cleaning agents, water treatment, leather |
Applications & Uses
Baking & Food Leavening
The most recognised application. Sodium Bicarbonate reacts with acidic ingredients in baking to release carbon dioxide gas, providing the leavening action that makes cakes, biscuits, and quick breads rise during baking.
Pharmaceutical & Antacid Formulations
Used in antacid formulations to neutralise stomach acid, in effervescent tablet formulations alongside acids to create fizzing reactions, and in various pharmaceutical buffer systems.
Fire Extinguishers
Used as the active agent in certain dry chemical fire extinguishers (BC-rated), where the heat of the fire causes decomposition releasing carbon dioxide gas that helps smother flames.
Cleaning & Deodorising
Used in household and industrial cleaning products as a mild abrasive and deodoriser, effective at neutralising acidic odours and providing gentle scouring action without damaging surfaces.
Water Treatment & pH Adjustment
Used to adjust pH and alkalinity in water treatment applications, swimming pools, and various industrial processes requiring controlled, mild pH correction.
Animal Feed
Used as a buffering agent in ruminant animal feed, particularly dairy cattle feed, to help maintain healthy rumen pH and support digestive health in high-grain feeding programs.
Technical Specifications
Sodium Bicarbonate — Key Properties
Why Source Sodium Bicarbonate from Polychem Industries?
- Food Grade (E500) and Industrial Grade available with full documentation
- FSSAI compliant Food Grade supply with Certificate of Analysis
- Versatile use across baking, pharma, fire safety and cleaning industries
- Reliable bulk supply for bakery and industrial manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
