Industrial Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate
Cleaning Industry
➤ Used in manufacturing household and industrial cleaning agents due to its mild abrasive and deodorizing properties.
Textile Industry
➤ Used in dyeing and printing processes to maintain pH levels and enhance color fixation.
Water Treatment
➤ Acts as a pH buffer to neutralize acidic water in ETP (Effluent Treatment Plants).
Food Processing Industry
➤ Used as a leavening agent, acidity regulator, and cleaning additive in food-grade processing.
Pharmaceutical Industry
➤ Used in antacid formulations and as a component in effervescent tablets.
Fire Extinguishers
➤ An essential ingredient in dry chemical fire extinguishers (Class B and C fires).
