Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)

Description

Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate, also commonly known as bicarbonate of soda, is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3.

Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline solid that frequently takes the form of a fine powder. It tastes alkaline and slightly salty. Sodium bicarbonate is used to regulate the acid-base balance of cosmetic products in personal care and cosmetics products. Sodium bicarbonate can also be used as an abrasive, a deodorant, and a buffer in cosmetics and personal care products.

Sodium bicarbonate is used as a cleaner, pH adjuster for swimming pools and spas, laboratory reagent, pesticide, odour remover.

What is SODIUM BICARBONATE used for?

The acid-base balance of cosmetic products is managed using sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate can also be used in oral care, as a deodorant, as a buffer, and as an abrasive in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin care: It can be used to gently exfoliate your skin while sloughing off dead skin cells, which is especially useful if you have sensitive skin. It can be used as a body scrub and leaves the skin feeling supple and renewed. It can also be used to create nail and foot scrubs.
When it comes to deodorant, baking soda can be a good substitute, especially if you have sensitive skin. A dry or wet deodorant can be made using sodium bicarbonate and other ingredients. When applied topically, it may help reduce acne-causing bacteria thanks to its antibacterial properties. However, using baking soda to treat acne or to wash your face is not generally advised
Hair care: It can work as a hair clarifier and help reduce the product build-up of various hair products, by cleaning the hair well when mixed with your regular shampoo. It may also tackle greasy hair and can thus be used to formulate dry shampoos
Oral care: Some mouthwashes contain it as an ingredient. It has abrasive and anticaries qualities. It cleans teeth and gums mechanically, balances acid production in the mouth, and functions as an antiseptic to help prevent infections

What does SODIUM BICARBONATE do in a formulation?

Abrasive
Buffering
Deodorant
Oral care
Skin protecting.

CAS Number: 144-55-8

Chem/IUPAC Name: Sodium; hydrogen carbonate

Solubility: Soluble in water

pH range: 8.0-8.6 (1% solution)

Boiling Point: 851°C

Usage rate: 1-100%

Applications: skincare, cosmetics.

Packaging: Our powders are packed in water proof ziplock pouches to avoid spillage.

Recommended Storage: Our powders should be stored in cool temperatures away from direct sunlight and moisture in an airtight container.

DISCLAIMER:
– DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only unless otherwise STATED. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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