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BAKING SODA [2 records]

Record 1 2011-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
NaHCO3
formula, see observation
CHNaO3
formula, see observation
144-55-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white powder or of crystals, with a light-saline taste and which is used in the food industry as a water softener, a baking powder, a preservative and also in medicine, in ceramics and to prevent timber mold.

OBS

sodium hydrogencarbonate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Col-Evac; Jusonin; Soda Mint.

OBS

Chemical formula: NaHCO3 or CHNaO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NaHCO3
formula, see observation
CHNaO3
formula, see observation
144-55-8
CAS number
DEF

Sel disodique de l'acide carbonique [, se trouvant] dans le commerce sous forme d'une poudre cristalline blanche, d'une saveur alcaline et légèrement salée [que] l'eau bouillante dissocie et transforme en carbonate neutre.

CONT

Le bicarbonate de soude est employé en cuisine pour rendre plus douce l'eau dans laquelle on fait cuire certaines légumineuses.

OBS

hydrogénocarbonate de sodium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

bicarbonate de soude : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie.

OBS

Formule chimique : NaHCO3 ou CHNaO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NaHCO3
formula, see observation
CHNaO3
formula, see observation
144-55-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: NaHCO3 o CHNaO3

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Record 2 2011-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
KHCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

A white powder or granules, or transparent colorless crystals, used in baking powder and in medicine as an antacid.

CONT

Potassium bicarbonate [is soluble] in water and potassium carbonate solution; insoluble in alcohol ... Uses: Baking; soft drinks; medicine (antacid); manufacture of pure potassium carbonate; fire-extinguishing agent; low pH liquid detergents; laboratory reagent.

OBS

Chemical formula: KHCO3

Key term(s)
  • acid potassium carbonate
  • baking soda

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KHCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel se présentant sous forme de cristaux incolores, ou bien de poudre ou de granules blancs, solubles dans l'eau et insolubles dans l'alcool.

OBS

[Usages :] Levure artificielle, diurétique, détersif. On l'emploie aussi dans certaines boissons gazeuses.

OBS

Formule chimique : KHCO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
KHCO3
formula, see observation
OBS

Se utiliza el subíndice para la cifra (3) dentro de la fórmula química.

OBS

Fórmula química: KHCO3

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