Sodium bicarbonate is mainly used in the food industry and is known as baking soda. It is a leavening agent in baking – the reaction between baking soda and acid leads to the release of carbon dioxide, which causes the dough to rise and obtain a characteristic consistency. In addition, sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent in baking by thermal decomposition and the production of carbon dioxide.

E500b is used in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. The combination of water and sodium bicarbonate can serve as an effective neutralizing agent in the production of drugs. It is also a component of throat rinses and allows the final product to reduce inflammation. Due to its foaming properties, Sodium Bicarbonate is used in the production of effervescent tablets.

Sodium bicarbonate is used in mouthwashes because it has protective properties. It also has a soothing effect on the skin and whitens the epidermis and teeth. Therefore, it is used in the cosmetics industry in the production of various skin care and hygiene products.

Because baking soda absorbs odors, it can be found in air fresheners. It is also often used in detergents and cleaning products as an active builder that raises pH, making the final product more efficient and better quality. It also serves as the main ingredient in dry chemical fire extinguishers and portable multi-purpose fire extinguishers. It works by emitting a cloud of carbon dioxide that suffocates the fire by preventing it from accessing oxygen and disrupting the chemical process necessary for the fire to survive.