SODIUM BICARBONATE - USP #1
Pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate for controlled formulations and high-purity processing
Sodium Bicarbonate – USP #1 is a high-purity inorganic bicarbonate salt used in pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, and specialty chemical applications where established sodium bicarbonate chemistry and controlled quality are required. It provides mild alkalinity and buffering functionality and is suitable for formulations and processes requiring a dependable source of sodium and bicarbonate ions. The USP designation supports applications where compliance with applicable pharmacopeial requirements is part of product qualification. Its controlled impurity profile and consistent physical characteristics make it suitable for demanding high-purity applications.
Product Identification
| Category | Inorganic Salt |
| CAS | 144-55-8 |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Identification-Sodium | No Precipitate with K2CO3. Dense precipitale with H2K2O7Sb2 |
| Identification-Bicarbonate | Effervesces in acid, gas precipitates in Ca(OH)2 TS |
| Identification-Bicarbonale | Cold solution unchanged/slight colored |
| Normal Carbonale | Solution does not assume more than a pink color immediately |
| Insoluble Substances | 1:20 Complete and clear |
| Sodium Bicarbonate Assay | 99.0 - 100.5% |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 0.25 % |
| Limit of Ammonia | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Cadmium | Not more than 0.3 ppm, LOQ ≤ 0.02 ppm |
| Lead | Not more than 0.3 ppm, LOQ ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Arsenic | Not more than 0.9 ppm, LOQ ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Mercury | Not more than 1.0 ppm, LOQs 0.04 ppm |
| Chloride | Not more than 0.0150 % |
| Limit of Sulfur Compounds | Not more than 0.0150 % |
Why Choose Our SODIUM BICARBONATE - USP #1
High-Purity Bicarbonate Chemistry
Sodium bicarbonate provides controlled alkalinity and buffering functionality across a wide range of formulations and processes. The USP #1 grade is suited to applications where purity and conformance to applicable pharmacopeial requirements are important considerations during material qualification.
- High-purity sodium bicarbonate
- High-purity sodium bicarbonate
- Buffering functionality
- Mild alkaline chemistry
- Supports quality-sensitive applications
Reliable Buffering and pH Control
Sodium bicarbonate is widely recognized for its ability to participate in buffering systems and help regulate pH. This makes it useful in formulations and processes where controlled acid-base balance is an important part of product performance.
- pH adjustment
- Buffer systems
- Acid-base control
- Acid-base control
Suitable for High-Purity Applications
The supplied USP #1 documentation demonstrates controlled testing for assay, insoluble substances, elemental impurities, ammonia, chloride, sulfur compounds, and other quality characteristics. This supports applications where detailed quality evaluation is part of the procurement process.
- Controlled impurity profile
- Detailed analytical testing
- USP-oriented quality requirements
- Suitable for demanding applications
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Regulatory documentation available upon request
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
Applications
Pharmaceutical Formulations and Processing
USP-grade sodium bicarbonate is used in pharmaceutical applications where sodium bicarbonate's buffering and alkaline properties are required. Its controlled quality makes it appropriate for formulations and processes subject to applicable pharmacopeial requirements.
Buffering and pH Adjustment
Sodium bicarbonate is widely used in formulations requiring buffering capacity or controlled pH adjustment. It can help establish and maintain appropriate chemical conditions in systems where bicarbonate-based buffering is suitable.
Effervescent Formulations
Sodium bicarbonate is an important component of effervescent formulations, where it reacts with an appropriate acid source to generate carbon dioxide. This characteristic supports selected pharmaceutical, healthcare, and consumer-product formulations.
Food and Beverage Processing
Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used in food applications as a leavening and pH-control ingredient. Appropriate grades can support baking, processing, and other applications where controlled bicarbonate functionality is required.
Personal Care and Specialty Formulations
Sodium bicarbonate can be incorporated into selected personal care and specialty formulations where mild alkalinity, buffering, or bicarbonate functionality is desired. Application suitability depends on the formulation requirements and applicable grade standards.
Chemical and Industrial Processing
Sodium bicarbonate serves as a useful source of sodium and bicarbonate ions in selected chemical and industrial processes. Its buffering and neutralization properties can support formulations and process systems requiring controlled alkaline chemistry.
- pH Adjustment
Industries
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Industrial