Sodium Bicarbonate

Synonyms: Baking soda, Sodium Hydrogencarbonate

CAS Number: 144-55-8

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal Care

Food

Cleaning products and household care

Medications

Description:

Sodium bicarbonate is an inorganic salt. It is used in foods as a leavening agent (baking soda) and in personal care and cleaning products as a buffering and deodorizing ingredient. It is also used as an antacid in some over-the-counter medications.

Health concerns:

Low Health Concerns

Current research suggests ingredient may be safe for use.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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