Sodium Carbonate is a household chemical with a variety of different uses. Its chemical formula, Na2CO3, is similar to that of baking soda, NaHCO3. But baking soda is a nontoxic chemical commonly used in food preparation, while sodium carbonate is toxic and should not be consumed. Instead, it's a common cleaning product sometimes used in laundry detergent and pool cleaners.
The most common household sources of sodium carbonate are detergents and cleaners. Many laundry soaps and dishwasher detergents include sodium carbonate as an ingredient, notes MedlinePlus. Some bleaches also include the chemical, although more commonly bleach is chlorine-based.Sodium carbonate is an inorganic compound used as a moderate strength base. It is also called soda ash or washing soda.The main uses of sodium carbonate are as a water softener, food processing aid, pH modifier, swimming pool chemical and electrolyte. It is also used in the manufacture of glass, paper, soaps and detergents, and many other useful chemicals.Sodium carbonate solutions are strongly alkaline and corrosive. It can cause severe skin and eye irritation upon contact.
Inhalation of sodium carbonate dust or fumes can cause irritation of mucous membranes and the respiratory tract, and lead to severe coughing and shortness of breath. High concentrations can damage the eye and cause skin burns. In cooking, it is sometimes used in place of sodium hydroxide for lyeing, especially with German pretzels and lye rolls. In cooking, it is sometimes used in place of sodium hydroxide for lyeing, especially with German pretzels and lye rolls. These dishes are treated with an It is a common additive in swimming pools used to raise the pH which can be lowered by chlorine tablets and other additives which contains acids.
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