murphySodium Bicarbonate
AKA: 144-55-8, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Baking soda, Sodium hydrogencarbonate, Sodium acid carbonate, Bicarbonate of soda, Carbonic acid monosodium salt, Meylon, Neut
Synthetic
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from the chemical family of alkaline salts, produced synthetically from sodium carbonate and carbon dioxide. Manufactured through the Solvay process, where ammonia, brine, and limestone react to generate sodium bicarbonate crystals.
Sodium Bicarbonate is the monosodium salt of carbonic acid with alkalinizing and electrolyte replacement properties. Upon dissociation, sodium bicarbonate forms sodium and bicarbonate ions. Ion formation increases plasma bicarbonate and buffers excess hydrogen ion concentration, resulting in raised blood pH.
Solubility 1 in 10 % at 77 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
CHNaO3
Mol. Weight
84.01
CAS #
144-55-8
Form
Powder
State
Sodium bicarbonate appears as odorless white crystalline powder or lumps. Slightly alkaline (bitter) taste. pH (of freshly prepared 0.1 molar aqueous solution): 8.3 at 77 °F. pH (of saturated solution
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Buffering
Physical Exfoliant
Stabilizes pH
Controls Odor
Oral Care
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating / plus 1 case report (CIR 167)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating (CIR 167)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0003–55.1%
Rinse-off0.00001–66.4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2023 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR