Sodium bicarbonate commonly known as baking soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a salt composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda.

Sodium Bicarbonate is very multipurpose, and its uses include: Adjusting pool PH levels, food/feed stuff additives, detergent, glass industry, foaming agents, water treatment, environment protection, purifying flue gas, animal feed etc.