Chemical Substance - Sodium bicarbonate

NHPID name:
Sodium bicarbonate

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):
Carbonic acid sodium salt (1:1)

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Sodium bicarbonate

Monograph(s):
Laxatives, Carbon Dioxide-Releasing , Medicated Skin Care Products

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Sodium
CAS registry number:
144-55-8



Additional details:

Detail:
Sodium is an electrolyte, not a nutrient. As a medicinal ingredient sodium does not contribute to the maintenance of good health since there is likely to be excess sodium from the diet, not a deficiency. The safety and efficacy of the sodium bicarbonate as a source of sodium must be assessed under the recommended conditions of use.


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Abrasive , Alkalizing Agent , Anticaking Agent , Buffering Agent , Effervescent Agent , PH Adjuster
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